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#BS-2004-JAGXTY-7024

2004 Jaguar X Type

Based on reports from 92 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
92
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
65
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 92 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

check engine light on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

auto headlight malfunction

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

gearbox fault

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

8 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

35
0–30K
23
30–60K
9
60–90K
7
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 43K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control8 (9%)
Brakes8 (9%)
Wheels & Tires6 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (7%)
Airbags6 (7%)
Engine6 (7%)
Drivetrain4 (4%)
Fuel System4 (4%)

2004 Jaguar X Type: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jaguar X Type, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,427 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jaguar X Type, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jaguar X Type, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jaguar X Type, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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17
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5
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7
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2
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2
13
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Jaguar X Type. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

04V460000Oct 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jaguar X Type is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2004 Jaguar X Type vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

92

Class avg

205

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 92 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jaguar X Type Model Years

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2004 Jaguar X Type: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Jaguar X Type?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Jaguar X Type is related to the speed control, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Jaguar X Type reliable?
The 2004 Jaguar X Type has 92 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Jaguar X Type problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Jaguar X Type have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Jaguar X Type has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jaguar X Type problems start?
Based on 77 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 43,427 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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