Complaints
92
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Jaguar X-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:37,135 mi
Crash-related:3
#26 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:31,464 mi
Crash-related:3
#36 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:13,550 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Jaguar X-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | 37,135 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | — | 31,464 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 13,550 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 44,564 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,135
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,464
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,550
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,564
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Jaguar X-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Jaguar X-type reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Jaguar X-type has 92 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Jaguar X-type?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints, avg 37,135 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 31,464 mi); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints, avg 13,550 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 2004 Jaguar X-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,098 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Jaguar X-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Jaguar X-type include 13 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 11 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 2004 Jaguar X-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Jaguar X-type?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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