2005 Jaguar X-Type Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Jaguar X-Type, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Jaguar X-Type. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,271 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illumi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 6, 2024 · Suspension
“Headlight adjusters broken. This causes the headlights to point downward at the road and reduced visibility for night driving. It was nearly impossible to see the lines on the road and operate the veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2018 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type (X-Type Sport Brake). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type
How do I know if my 2005 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.
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.
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.