2005 Jaguar X-Type Jaguar X-Type 2005

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2005 Jaguar X-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2005 Jaguar X-Type repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Wagon

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

Jaguar X-Type in Great Britain
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

81000 mi
Alternator failed. Replaced under warranty. Dealer also found cracked header tank, so replaced that under warranty too. Header tank cracked and was leaking - although I am paranoid about leaks and never noticed it. Dealer found it whilst replacing (failed) alternator under warranty. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Wagon

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Jaguar X-Type in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
May 2014

90400 mi

US $300
Radiator hose preventative maintenance- worn hose 
Nov 2014

95100 mi

US $300
Warning light on 
Jul 2015

99500 mi

US $500
Replace water pump. 
Feb 2016

106000 mi
There is a leak in the intake gasket seals 
Jaguar X-Type in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Feb 2014

97400 mi

US $2800
Transfer case was showing sings of wear and then blew/broke down. A Jaguar rebuilt transfer case (with warranty) was installed. 
Feb 2016

108000 mi

US $1400
Intake manifold gasket leak 
May 2017

124000 mi

US $1350
Replace 3 spark plugs, coil packs and intake gaskets. 
Jun 2017

127000 mi

US $650
Alternator replacement. 
Jaguar X-Type in Utah, United States
Dec 2013 - Nov 2017
Nov 2014

79000 mi

US $150
Replaced defective battery 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Jaguar X-Type in Illinois, United States
- Aug 2010
Aug 2010

70000 mi

US $1500
Doing my own brake work(replaceing pads/rotors) and the brake boster went. Dealer said it had nothing to do w/ my work, just odd timing. 
Jaguar X-Type in Massachusetts, United States
- Aug 2011
Mar 2011

80000 mi

US $2200
Replaced Transfer case due to noise.  
Aug 2011

86000 mi

US $3000
ABS module fault Burst Radiator 
Jaguar X-Type in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2008
Apr 2008

39000 mi
front struts and one rear shock. under warranty, repaired at no cost to me. 
Jul 2008

41000 mi
over head light console short. The map light would not turn on or off all the time. Overhead console replaced under warranty at no cost to me. 
Jaguar X-Type in Colorado, United States
- Sep 2012
Sep 2012

48000 mi

US $3150
Replaced AC Compressor replaced fuel pump 
Jaguar X-Type in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013

67000 mi

US $500
Coil pack on replaced, all spark plugs replaced 
Jaguar X-Type in Mississippi, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

178000 mi
Vacuum leak 
Jaguar X-Type in Utah, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

60400 mi

US $60
Replaced sway bar linkages 
Oct 2014

62500 mi

US $210
Replaced front lower suspension arms and realigned car 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

Jaguar X-Type in Ireland
Oct 2013 - Feb 2018
Dec 2013

125240 mi

€250
Rear suspension bushing required replacement for Car Test 
Mar 2014

127720 mi

€250
bushing required replacement on other side to Dec 2013 repair 
Nov 2014

133920 mi

€100
Two rust spots in boot lid, top corners above registration plate. Treat rust, fill, paint and lacquer finish 
Feb 2015

135780 mi

€130
Rear right well bearing replaced - full unit including bearing 
Jun 2015

137020 mi
Blue smoke. Fuel Injector cleaner and DPF cleaner added to fuel tank, solved problem, improved imp mpg + 2.5 Cleaner MAF sensor, improved idle and low rev engine sound, will report extra mpg on next fill up of diesel 
Sep 2015

140120 mi

€250
Front drop links replaced and rear axle bushes both sides front bushing 
Oct 2016

149300 mi

€400
Rusted sills both sides end to end between wheel arches, welded fully 
Nov 2016

151900 mi

€170
Replace Rear Brake Disks and set pads 
Oct 2017

157480 mi

€630
Bushings right rear arm gone, replaced whole arm as rusty as well, new bushing left hand rear. New brake caliper left hand rear, was leaking fluid, new rear pads, adjust handbrake, plus routine service. 
Jan 2018

158100 mi

€270
New Alternator put in and Starter reconditioned 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Jaguar X-Type in Great Britain
Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2013

166000 mi
Aruba alloy wheel cracked and need welding. They are really terrible and are highly prone to cracking. 
Dec 2014

180000 mi

£40
Cracked Aruba wheel rim...again! 4th time I've had to have one welded, and all had been repaired by the previous owner. After first issue, I checked forums and found it is extremely common with this model of wheel. Extremely poor quality alloy. 
Dec 2015

202000 mi
Entertainment system/phone etc. Satnav, phone, radio all failed. Had to re-install firmware (extracted from the satnav DVD to a blank DVD), disconnect battery for a few minutes and reboot. All OK after. 
Apr 2016

203200 mi

£250
Shock absorbers rear Anti roll bar bushes Water leak from thermostat housing 
Dec 2016

210000 mi

£70
Turbo intercooler pipe leak 
Jul 2017

214000 mi

£375
Auxiliary belt, belt tensioner and two pulleys were replaced and new battery 

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