Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Jaguar X-Type, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 2001 Jaguar X-Type cars on Dutch roads are the 2.5 petrol (144 kW, 193 hp) and 3.0 petrol (169 kW, 227 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 petrol | 144 kW 193 hp | 97 |
| 3.0 petrol | 169 kW 227 hp | 41 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
139 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde38
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld37
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen36
- Band onvoldoende profiel24
- Band beschadigd21
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt16
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan15
- Remleiding door corrosie aangetast13
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
357 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,002 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 691 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 59% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16.6% | 15.4% |
| Brakes | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.3% | 19.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| Visibility | 6.5% | 7.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
28 of these cars first registered in 2001 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 224,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
92 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 68% arrived as used imports, 26% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2001 Jaguar X-Type.
| 2004339 15 Sept 2004 | Brakes On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the automatic handbrake adjustment may fail to properly adjust the parking brake. If the transmission … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LHD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HAND BRAKE, WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PADS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER WITHIN THE HAND BRAKE MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING THE HAND BRAKE LEVER TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2001 Jaguar X-Type: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10231183 | This update contains a software update for the HD RADIO? module |
| 10231178 | Software update 06 |
| 10228531 | DVD software update |
| 10212866 | Diagnostic Concerns. |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
| 10212856 | Mongoose Update |
| 10212854 | Error during key programing |
| 10212850 | Important firmware update required for the DA Dongle /DA-VINA. |
| 10212848 | Fuel System Concerns. |
| 10212845 | Attachment. |
| 10212844 | Attachment. |
| 10212843 | Attachment. |
| 10212840 | Unable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04. |
| 10212838 | Image. |
| 10212837 | Image. |
| 10212824 | Fuel sender unit fault - incorrect diagnosis. |
| 10212822 | Check customers phone compatibility using the Jaguar. |
| 10146032 | A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed. |
| 10146031 | 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements |
| 10146030 | SIM card activation issues |
| 10146029 | InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter |
| 10134968 | Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10127619 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10097535 | "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." |
| 10097040 | "HELP WITH DIAGNOSING ANY ISSUES / FAULTS CAN BE GAINED BY PHONING YOUR JAGUAR TECHNICAL HELPLINE TO HELP US WITH OUR ANALYSIS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE BEFORE CONTACTING JAGUAR CARS: VIN VEHICLE TYPE AND MODEL DATE ACM WAS FITTED TO THE VEHICLE A CONCISE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AND ITS REGULARITY OF OCCURANCE THE SOFTWARE LEVEL AND BUILD DATE COSE OF THE ACM FITTED. WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM TO DATE IS THIS A PROBLEM SEEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION IS IT PERMANENT HOW DOES THE PROBLEM DEMONSTRATE ITSELF WHAT I- |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)