2002 Jaguar X-Type from North America - Comments

Yes, this car, the Jaguar X-Type is a car with a lot of problems if you treat like any other.. but it's a luxury car, meant for smoothness, cruising. But not for punching it, flooring it & treating it like any other performance car, so for those who need a performance car, a Jaguar is not the car for you, trust me, it isn't for me either.

But I'm working on putting a Mustang 5.0 engine in my Jaguar X-Type 2003, and of course upgrade the brakes & plenty more. But hopefully it will be a good project car when done.

And of course it will be a true Jaguar when finished with this project.. A true performance car.. :)

O.K. all you lucky ones who have purchased your dream car with no problems, all I can say is YOU ARE VERY, VERY LUCKY!!!

I wrote back in August regarding my 2002 X-Type with 48k having the transmission replaced, and since posting that I've noticed several others that have had the same problem.

After the bad day I've had with another problem, I AM REALLY UPSET with Jaguar and the problems that people have been tortured with.

My car has been driving just fine since my transmission was replaced in August of 2008 however, as I was exiting off of the highway, the disc fault light came on and the car lost all power OUT OF NOWHERE. I managed to get over, barely missing a truck almost side swiping me by not being able to slow down enough for my stalled car. Needless to say, the car would not start. Had it towed to a shop and the mechanic said they would put a machine on it to see how the codes are, but it feels it might be a throttle body. He said let's hope that it just needs to be cleaned because if it needs to be replaced it will run around $2000. With the bad economy and my work being diminished, I just cannot take this.

Here, I thought I was getting a nice, reliable car with low miles, and I have never in my life had so much trouble on a low mileage car. I am not believing my ears and just heartbroken. I baby this car and have only put 7000 miles on it in a year. THIS IS JUST WRONG!!!

I AM BEGGING OF YOU, IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR BAD TRANSMISSIONS ON 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPES, COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN BE A PART OF IT. I HOPE ALL THE OTHER POOR SOULS WHO HAVE HAD TO POUR OUT THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY WOULD PLEASE BIND WITH ME TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT WE CAN GET DONE. WITH AS MANY COMPLAINTS ON TRANSMISSIONS BEING REPLACED ON CARS UNDER 50K, THERE IS BOUND TO BE SOME KIND OF LAW SUIT!

If anyone could be SO KIND I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW. My email address is tlcreeca@yahoo.com. God Bless you, and thank you so much, and to all of you lucky souls who have had no problem, just be thankful that you are not one of the many frustrated Jaguar owners who have had to pay so much money for so many repairs.

I bought a 2003 X Type 2.5 two years ago with 90,000 km on the clock. I knew it had high mileage, but it looked so good that I had to buy it.

I took it back to the dealer for the first two services. I was told the transfer case had a leak and the oil pan gasket was also leaking. Since then I have taken the car to a local european car specialist. They tell me the oil pan gasket leak is there, but is so small, not to worry about it for quite some time. (It means removing the front axle to replace). They also said there is nothing wrong with the transfer case.

In regards to performance, I would have preferred a 3.0L with a manual transmission, but I was at the mercy of the finance company. I am not a rich man, but I am from England and always wanted a Jag.

I take exception to a previous comment where the person states that his car is a luxury car and not a performance car. I have had my Jag up to 110 mph and it handled like a dream. It's a shame that the Jaguar name has gone through such turmoil. The company should have been left alone to continue building quality cars. When it comes time for me to trade in my car, it will be for another Jaguar.

As a footnote, for those of you who are not happy with tires for your Jag, take note.

I had a wheel alignment done and bought a set of Nokian all weather tires. They are made in Finland and are absolutely brilliant. No road noise and grip like you wouldn't believe. I was my own snow plow at one point this past winter and they got me through.

Paul.

Just for the info of all you Jag owners who have the Jatco auto transmissions and are having issues. I own a Rover 75 (great car by the way) same Jatco box and they require very specific high temperature auto transmission fluid when changed. My guess is some of these faults may be related to previous servicing done without proper fluids being replaced. Many companies / service centres state their fluids are the right type, but this is not so in most cases.

These transmissions require high temperature additives.

This same issue has happened too many Rover owners. Their cars have run perfectly up to 100,000 miles, then they get the major service done and the next thing the auto's pack up.

We own a 2004 X Type with only 14,000 miles only driven May thru September. When a loud clunking noise was heard, took it to the dealer. The mechanics came out and stated that they have never seen anything like it. The gears in the transfer case were broken. The car has been pampered and there is no reason other than a defective transfer case. We have been very disappointed at the response we have gotten from Jaguar. This will be the last Jaguar that we will purchase. It has been a very very disappointing experience.

I want to buy my 2002 X Type (80000 km) jaguar tomorrow, but with the comments everyone has made. it seemed as if jaguar has not had a pass mark on its cars. The complaints are just too much. I think I will change my mind and go for another car. Any advice would be welcome.

I have a 2005 2.0 Sport diesel X Type Estate from new.

A few minor problems with sensors on keys, and had the fuel tank replaced under warranty after Jaguar admitted in having some problems with condensation building up in the tank.

At 50,000 miles the clutch just died with no warning or symptom build up. It is going to cost about £1200 to repair.

The car is 8 months out of warranty and Jaguar do not want to know. Disgusted at their attitude.

Surely a quality built car, even if it is a budget Jaguar, should be more reliable.

I own a 2005 X-type with almost 44,000 miles. I have been fortunate that there has only been minor problems over the year and all have been taken care of under warranty. I am now wondering if I should purchase an extended warranty for the car before my 5 years of ownership comes? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

I bought a 2002 X-type with 50,000 miles, and not a year later the car started to overheat. So I took it to a mechanic, and was told that heads were warped? I got that done for $3200! (took out whole engine); hard earned money in this day & age. Thought low mileage would be a good investment - not true! Cost more trying to keep the damn car running. Now I'm having issues when I press the gas; the car shakes and puffs along with the info gauge telling me cruise control not available? Has anyone come across that already?

Please contact me if you have answer lokeytech@yahoo.com I know it's going to be expensive!! Thinking to myself I hope the trans stays working. Come on lawsuit!!!

I was considering buying a 2002 X-type, but after reading the comments I am a little reluctant to even consider buying the car now. It has 66k miles on it so it is used. Any advice?

I currently own a Lexus and have owned it since it was brand new. It currently has 200xxx miles and still runs great. I'm hoping to find this quality with Jaguar, but it seems to not be there. I drive my car like it was performance car and haven't had to replace anything in the 12 years I have owned it. Keeping in mind my car is the ES version, it isn't even a performance car. Can I find this in the X-type?

I also own a 2004 X-Type, I have not experienced any problems noted on this website except for the loose defroster vents (I super glued them back in place).

All the trans problems noted are most likely due to improper fluid (not Jaguar fluid), but if you have a 36k mile warranty, and have 46k miles on your car, how can you expect Jaguar to pay for your problems. Mercedes is the same way, and most high dollar car manufactures are, including Lexus.

If you bought your car used from a corner lot or off brand dealer, how can you expect Jaguar to resolve your issues for free.

Jags are incredible looking cars, but may require more to keep them on the road than your run-of-the-mill Honda or Toyota... but everybody has one of them.

Hello, I'm a proud owner of a 2002 2.5 manual Jag.

I just wanted to give you all an advise: USE EBAY!!! for example: You can get a tranny for $500 on eBay instead of $5000+ at a Jag dealer, get a throttle body for $300 instead of $2000, a driveshaft for $100 instead of $1200, a transfer case for $1000 instead of $3000...

This is the new way to save money, with EBAY your costly reparations will become affordable! I know that some of you are well-aged and are conservative against internet shopping, but that's the way to save tremendous amount of money.

It just ripped my hart when I read horrible stories of fellow jag owners paying ridiculous amount of money for their reparations.

I had numerous problems with my Jag, but by shopping the parts wisely I've been able to pay an average of 15% the listed price at Jag Dealer for all my parts. I just wish to save you all some money!

Sorry for my bad english, I'm french Canadian.

Best regards.