2004 Jaguar X-Type recalls and problems

The 2004 Jaguar X-Type has 1 recall and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2004 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 X-Type model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

67complaints

9crashes

1fires

6injuries

43,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Sep 17, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V460000 · 1,147 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Jaguar recall no R955.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train13

Service Brakes12

Vehicle Speed Control10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004 vs. other Jaguar X-Type years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, the latest from Sep 17, 2004 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar X-Type?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (13), service brakes (12), vehicle speed control (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.