2004 Jaguar X-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, and owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 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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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on october 1, 2004. Customers may also contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,398 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In the just over 3 years that i have owned this car i have had 2 incidents where the car accelerates and engine races when braking at a low speed making a turn on a side street. I try to bring the to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 7, 2019 · Service brakes
“First off, car had ABS light on. Dealer replaced every ABS component. Now engine and ABS light are interchanging on and off. Believe to be a wiring fault. Also, transfer case has gone out twice in 2 y”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 9, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Jaguar X-Type. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 2004 Jaguar X-Type
How do I know if my 2004 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Jaguar X-Type; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V460000).
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.