2003 Jaguar X-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, and owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Jaguar X-Type
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began april 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,706 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2003 jaguar x-type. Consumer writes in regards to a headliner collapse. *ld the consumer stated the glue from the headliner created an unsafe and unhealthy environment. The driver's passengers have sh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2018 · Structure
“Rockers panels are rotted both sides. Rendering the car unsafe. No drain holes ever put in nor was it treated. This is problem on these cars. Known problem at that.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2018 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Jaguar X-Type. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jaguar X-Type model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar X-Type model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Jaguar X-Type | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Jaguar X-Type | 2 | 116 |
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | 2 | 72 |
| 2004 Jaguar X-Type | 1 | 67 |
| 2005 Jaguar X-Type | 0 | 25 |
| 2006 Jaguar X-Type | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 Jaguar X-Type | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2003 Jaguar X-Type
How do I know if my 2003 Jaguar X-Type has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Jaguar X-Type; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V011000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jaguar models
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
- XK8116 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.