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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2006 Jaguar X-Type Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
91,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Jaguar X-Type, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar X-Type. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof on the vehicle exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. There were no injuries. The contact stated that nothing struck the sun roof to cause the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11082486, filed 2018-04, 180,000 miles

“The contact stated that the placement of the rearview mirror creates a blindspot in the forward viewing area of the windshield. The configuration of the vehicle windshield, rearview mirror, and front seats make it difficult to view obstacles in front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted on 02/11/06 and determined that the vehicle was built according to manufacturer specifications and that this is not a safety issue. Updated 08/14/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10163486, filed 2006-07, 2,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006210%
200514%
200311%
200298%

Other parts of the 2006 Jaguar X-Type

Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology