2002 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 Sport 2.5L

Faults:

Severe tire wear, inside tread, resulting in one blow out and replacement of all 4 tires. Dealer's comment is "the car is out of alignment". Seems to be a lot more than this. Tires were Pontenza G009 225/50R17s.

Have tires roated and balanced every 5K miles car alignment checked every 6 months.

Is this a design flaw with the car or the tires?

Anyone have similar problems?

General Comments:

Love the handling and look of car. Needs to have slightly longer wheelbase to make seating in back seat more comfortable.

Need an XJ that is AWD.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 8th August, 2006

23rd Sep 2006, 16:57

September 23, 2006.

I purchased a 2003 Jaguar X Type, paid 35K cash, Great, right? Well at 36,000 miles, after having 3 or 4 wheel alignments (losing track). I have replaced all four tires, due to poor front end tire wear. By the way the tires are Continental Brand.

I now have 36,000 miles on the car and I am told it needs tires again, alignment just performed last week! Terrible, sloppy front end, just poor, no fun to drive.. Actually, when the car was first delivered, I had to bring it back they said it needed an alignment.

Lets face it, design flaw. What else could it be? I'm driving cars over 30 years, have never had so much trouble with a new vehicle. The only acceptable explanation is a design flaw. Ill be trading vehicles soon, a costly experience no doubt. But I can't wait to drive a car that's fun to drive, not disappointing and that's what this driving experience is. Disappointing with a capital D. I can say that after all I did spend the 35K and its true.

I have owned many new cars, the X is properly named! If I had the chance again I definitely would X it off my list! Frustrating and costly experience, lets face it, if youre running back and forth to the dealer, you keep experiencing the same problem your certainly not going to be happy with the car.

Hey, the service is great though.

21st Nov 2006, 21:08

Mine too. I have the 2005 x type wagon. I did not even notice the tire wear on the front until they had it on the rack. The tire was so badly worn the belts were showing. Whats up with this overpriced auto. No wonder the Japanese cars are beating up everyone. I had a Acura TL for almost 8 years without ever seeing the dealer. Oh yea, I also had my key fobs recalled for the 2nd time. They won't open the car and the car has NO inside door lock button.

2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0

Summary:

Never this car again!

Faults:

The transmission abruptly went up on the highway at 42,500 miles, without warning. A dealer quoted me $6800 to replace it (it was supposedly 8 months after the 4-yr warranty was up).

I towed the car to an independent transmission repair shop and got a quote for $3575. The day after I left the car, I returned to the lot to get some personal effects, started the car and the transmission was working.

I don't know at this point if the transmission is truly bad, or if there is some computer or electrical problem with the 'gearbox fault' system. Any ideas???

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 24th July, 2006

28th Jul 2008, 10:07

Sounds fair to me.

2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0

Summary:

Caveat emptor

Faults:

The transmission went out at 60,000 miles. The service department manager told me that though Jaguar does not recommend changing the transmission fluid because the transmission is "sealed," the fluid breaks down like any other car. Replacing the transmission is a common occurrence. Please speak with a certified service person about this before you have to deal with it.

General Comments:

I love the car. It's gorgeous, handles great, it's a joy to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 4th February, 2006