Model year
2004 Jaguar X-Type
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 67 complaints for the 2004 Jaguar X-Type (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (8), AIR BAGS (6), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 116 complaints
- 2003 72 complaints
- 2004 67 complaints
- 2005 25 complaints
- 2006 21 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
Recalls
04V460000 · Sep 17, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Complaints
67 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Type · 2.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| X-Type · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Jaguar X-Type at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.