Complaints
189
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Jaguar X-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:52,244 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#28 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:81,535 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:55,705 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Jaguar X-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 37 | 1 | 1 | 52,244 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 81,535 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 55,705 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 65,550 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 26,750 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 34,605 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | 1 | 1 | 28,150 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,244
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,535
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,705
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,550
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,750
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,605
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,500
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
Tires:Sidewall
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,150
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Jaguar X-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Jaguar X-type reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 Jaguar X-type has 189 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Jaguar X-type?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (37 complaints, avg 52,244 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 81,535 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 55,705 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Jaguar X-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,142 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Jaguar X-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Jaguar X-type include 19 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Jaguar X-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Jaguar X-type as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Jaguar X-type?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar X-type reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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