2002 Jaguar Xj Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2002 Jaguar Xj Series owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (54), Engine (19), Wheels / tires (17), Brakes (16), Hydraulic (13).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/17/2017 · Suspension · crash
I WAS TRAVELING SB I25 MILE MARKER 251 ON7/7/17 AT 13;20. WHEN A 6FT LONG TIRE DEBRE WAS IN THE ROAD AND GOT HIT BY TRUCK AND THROWN INTO MY RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I TALK TO CHP HE HAD AN EARLIER REPORT OF THIS YET IT WAS IN THE ROAD WHEN I ENTERED ONTO WHAT I BELIEVED WAS A SAFE HIGHWAY. I HAVE THE REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURAN…
12/09/2016 · Airbags
"TAKATA RECALL, IS THERE A REASON TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS? I WOULD SERIOUSLY LIKE TO KNOW!
07/12/2016 · Engine
CPSC: 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE : CONSUMER STATED HE ORDERED A BLUE DEVIL RADIATOR/BLOCK SEALANT FOR A SMALL LEAK COOLANT, BUT THE SEALANT WAS DEEMED DEFECTIVE ONCE IT HAD ADDED TO THE RADIATOR. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND THE FANS TO RUN HIGH. *SS THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
03/09/2016 · Transmission / drivetrain
LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING OUR CAR IS DRIVEN BY MY GIRLFRIEND WHO LITERALLY DRIVES LIKE A GRANDMA. FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED IS OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT APPROX 95,000 MILES. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS COMMON FOR OUR CAR SO WE LUMPED IT AND PAID FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. AFTER THIS IT WAS THE REAR MAIN SEAL AND THE UPPER OIL PAN GASKET WHICH WAS LEAKING SO WE…
04/23/2014 · Engine
WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE WILL SHUT-OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING. WILL NOT RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES - THE FIRST TIME WAS AROUND SEPT. 13. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. I WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER BOX WAS "FILLED WITH ABOUT A 100 CODES AND WERE ERASED AND THE CAR SHOULD BE FINE". THE MECHANIC HAS EXTENSIVE JAGUAR EXPERIENC…
04/17/2014 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR X- TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THE KEY FELL FROM THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADICALLY RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER…
11/25/2013 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR X- TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. ..UPDATED 01/23/20…
09/26/2013 · Electrical system
CAR WENT INTO "FAILSAFE" MODE AND LOST ALL POWER AS I WAS MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. THIS LOOKS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND ALL THE XJ ... 1998 -2003 X308 MODELS. THE TPS HAS A FAULT AND IS NOT REPLACEABLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT COMES ON WITH NO WARNING AND NO POWER IS AVAILABLE. *JS