2002 Jaguar X-Type review from North America
"This car is expensive rubbish - avoid it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver-side door latch seized and had to be replaced.
The engine computer had to be updated.
The "gearbox fault" indicator comes on consistently and no resolve for the reason had been found.
The engine light has also come on.
The trunk latch malfunctions consistently requiring the trunk to be shut repeatedly up to 15 times before it closes properly.
The automatic headlights remain on after the car is shut off.
The "cruise not available" warning light accompanies the "gearbox fault" warning light each time that warning is displayed.
General comments?
This car looks good on the lot, but is not a reliable vehicle. I've owned my car only six months and it has had to be towed twice. The service technicians at Alley's Jaguar in Kingsport, Tennessee - where the car was purchased - have been unable to resolve the issue.
The car goes into "limp home" mode each time the gearbox fault light illuminates. Did I pay $42,000 to limp home?
I've heard this car is the safest on the road - no doubt - how dangerous can a car be when it's hardly even on a road?
The interior and exterior are impressive, but looks are, as they say, "skin deep." The basic reliability and integrity of the car are seriously deficient.
This dream car is a nightmare and a total financial mistake.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14200 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2003 |