2004 Jaguar X-Type Jaguar X-Type 2004

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2004 Jaguar X-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 127 repairs.
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2004 Jaguar X-Type engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jaguar X-Type

Engine not specified

134000 mi

US $450
Oil pan gasket and oil filter leaking. 
135700 mi

US $350
Replaced intake gaskets 
158000 mi

US $10
Engine light 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

130300 mi

US $1200
Oil pan gasket leaking. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110700 mi Left radiator cooling fan power connector was disconnected, reconnected. 
111600 mi

US $10
Coolant level low, added coolant and tightened loose clamps. 
114407 mi

US $150
Replaced upper coolant hose/thermostat assembly. 
147200 mi

US $55
Replaced intake gaskets, IMT gaskets and spark plugs. 
154566 mi

US $85
hose from main junction to coolant bottle wearing thru. Also noted that nipple on bottle was cracked. Replaced hose and bottle. hose from main junction to coolant bottle wearing thru. Also noted that nipple on bottle was cracked. Replaced hose and bottle. Replace fuel pressure regulator vacuum line. Time and heat had disintegrated the old line. 
154566 mi CEL light indicating that engine was warming too slowly. Traced to bad thermostat. Replacement was easy. 
59000 mi

US $450
Oil pan gasket replace 
94000 mi

US $120
Two vaccum ports replaced, leaking brake booster pipe patched. Parts purchased at dealer and labor done at independent shop. 
124000 mi

US $475
plugs fouled again 
138000 mi

US $420
Thermostat+housing replaced. Replace 02 sensor. 
83900 mi

US $593
Water pump went out. Replaced water pump and gasket. 
99800 mi

US $2200
Radiator hose split. Shop noticed all coolant hoses were starting to bulge. Had all coolant hoses replaced and 100k service done (spark plugs, intake gaskets, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid) 
47000 mi

US $855
Replace Throttle body assembly (Warranty) $2500 job. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

133000 mi

US $200
hose leak 
161000 mi

US $120
Replaced radiator due to a crack just below the upper hose. This would be an extremely costly repair to have done by a shop, but I was able to accomplish the repair myself in about three hours time. The radiator on this car has to be removed through the bottom. After a little research I discovered This is a common occurrence with the radiator cracking in the same spot that mine did. Luckily with a little bit of mechanical knowledge I was able to do the repair myself and beleive most people with some basic skills and just a few tools can also. I found a quality oem replacement radiator for under a hundred dollars through carparts.com 
56000 mi

US $100
Oil pan gasket replaced 
89000 mi

US $45
Oil seal leak causing smell. Will have repaired formally in next couple of week. 
105500 mi

US $1200
Catalytic converter/exhaust 
87500 mi

US $98
Check engine light on, engine in "limp-home mode" (limited to 3,000 RPM). Tightened intake hoses. 
78700 mi

US $612
Check engine light on; engine in limp-home mode (limited to 3,000 RPM). Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor. Check engine light on; engine in limp-home mode (limited to 3,000 RPM). Repaired vacuum leaks; replaced fuel sensor, air filter. 
80000 mi

US $843
Check engine light on; engine in limp-home mode (limited to 3,000 RPM). Replaced leaking throttle body. Check engine light on; engine in limp-home mode (limited to 3,000 RPM). Replaced upper and lower intake manifold seals, mass airflow sensor, and brake booster. 
90000 mi

US $1273
Grinding noise when starting vehicle, check engine light on after starting. Replaced faulty crankshaft position sensor. Replaced 6 spark plugs and 2 ignition coils (plus associated seals and gaskets). 
89000 mi

US $338
Water pump went out. Needed to be replaced. 
105000 mi

US $176
water pump leaking 
116000 mi

US $150
Yellow check engine light on. Diagnosed as bad coil. Had tune up done (new plugs) plus one new coil. yellow check engine light still on after replacing coil. Diagnosed as bad injector - replaced it 
116700 mi

US $445
Check engine light on, also misfiring. Diagnosed as bad tempurature sensor. Had it replaced. check engine light on; diagnosed as vacuum leak. Replaced seals etc. 
117700 mi

US $1173
heater not working - coolant was low, replaced leakingwater pump; check engine light on; other seal issues 
118100 mi

US $399
check engine light still on 
120000 mi

US $494
still leaking coolant 
121000 mi check engine light still on still leaking coolant 
58900 mi

C $400
Plastic radiator tank plastic nozzle snapped off and rad fluid escaped, thus draining the coolant. Had to replace entire plastic tank. Why they did not make it out of metal...i have no idea!  

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

98580 mi

C $1166
Oil Pan Gasket leaking. 
112840 mi

C $4
Water Pump replacement (leaking). 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

101000 mi The fuel pump went bang on xmas day 2012 and took the injectors with them. Replaced and engine ECU had to be reflashed because it would not accept the codes. Auxiliary belt tensioner and pulley noisy - replaced with upgraded kit 
151000 mi

£42
Split Turbo pipe replaced 
153000 mi

£40
EGR cleaned 
156000 mi

£300
Fuel injector replaced 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type Engine Problems

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