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Expensive Jaguar X-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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Jaguar X-Type repair cost distribution

$2500+ (16%)

$1000 - $2499 (84%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 37 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 automatic AWD

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. 
108000 mi

US $1400
Intake manifold gasket leak 
124000 mi

US $1350
Replace 3 spark plugs, coil packs and intake gaskets. 
127000 mi

US $650
Alternator replacement. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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. 
48000 mi

US $3150
Replaced AC Compressor replaced fuel pump 
80000 mi

US $2200
Replaced Transfer case due to noise.  
86000 mi

US $3000
ABS module fault Burst Radiator 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

128000 mi

US $240
Rear control arm bushings replaced. Rear lower control arm stabilizer bushings replaced. 
130300 mi

US $1200
Clutch failure. Flywheel, Friction Disc, Pressure Plate, Slave. Oil pan gasket leaking. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110680 mi

C $1800
Tranmission Control Module 
61000 mi

US $114
Replaced brake booster vaccuum hose with check valve.  
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) 
129500 mi

US $210
Lateral link rear Bushing worn, uneven tire wear 
142500 mi

US $310
CAN BUS RELATIVE FAILURE 
145700 mi

US $1600
Transferr case replacement 
176700 mi

US $1300
Replaced struts, shocks, springs. 
183000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear sway bar bushings. Replaced front seat bar links. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

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 still on after replacing coil. Diagnosed as bad injector - replaced it 
116700 mi

US $445
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 
52000 mi

US $120
Backup lights were working only occasionally. Replaced backup light switch. 
54000 mi

US $633
Parking brake not fully disengaging on left rear wheel. Replaced left rear brake caliper. 
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. 
87100 mi

US $1421
Rear brake caliper sticking. Replaced rear calipers and brake hoses; also replaced rear pads and rotors (not included in repair cost). Negative battery cable corroded after multiple cleanings; replaced negative battery cable. 
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). 
70000 mi

US $410
Dip lights not working. Wiring harnesses replaced, as reportedly had overheated/melted. For similar problem in August had tun switch/light switch replaced at specialist - TopGear garage. 
105500 mi

US $1150
Catalytic converter/exhaust Replacement of driver side door lock and key. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

91760 mi

C $200
When A/C on no cool air was blown into the car. Mechanic noted a drip and checked pressures, found them below spec and recharged the system. No obvious leakage noted but was warned to keep an eye out for dripping. 
98580 mi

C $1166
Oil Pan Gasket leaking. 
116250 mi

C $800
Front end growl - Replace rotor 
120280 mi

C $400
Key fob no longer functioned. Replacement part obtained and installed. 

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2003.5 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

111000 mi

US $100
Washer hose and nozzle was replaced 
113000 mi

US $1200
Engine light and no cruise control message. Resolved by replacement of 2 front and 2 rear oxygen sensors along with a vacuum hose. Based on codes from diagnostic scans. Engine light then reset and problem was resolved for approx $1200. 
120000 mi

US $1700
Multiple issues; engine light - leak in intake valve, manifold- gaskets replaced; fuel injection service, weak battery replaced: needed 120,000 mile service and replaced two tires due to pothole damage ...everything completed in one day! 
126000 mi

US $138
Crank case tubing worn, cracked and collapsed and was replaced. Slight vacuum loss. Repaired in less than 15 min. 
150000 mi

US $1000
Thermostat, water pump, ac flush + 6 hours labor including diagnosis 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $475
Noticed slow coolant leak, not from expansion tank. suspected water pump. Dealer confirmed. Had dealer perform 60k mile service at same time. Very good service at dealer. 
71200 mi

US $1000
Vacuum Hose replaced 
16740 mi

€1400
Change of gas pedal system. I'm not sure about the term, but car would not move when I pressed gas pedal. 
24800 mi

€350
Lambda sensors replaced. Paid 350euros 
33060 mi

€150
Water pump was leaking, temp went up. Fortunately, fan was screaming while working at very high rpm's, so I found out almost immediately and pulled over. 
37820 mi

€550
Replaced shock absorbers. Slight oil leakage, still performing well. 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

108000 mi

US $1000
Replaced PCV valve 
118000 mi

US $400
Replaced both front constant velocity joints because of a loud knocking when on full turning lock. 
127000 mi

US $180
Replaced O2 sensor 
103300 mi

US $1200
Compressor 
145000 mi

US $1000
Water pump, water pump casing, battery,  fuel pump 
97000 mi

US $700
Ride quality deteriorated over time 
102000 mi

US $3000
Replaced transfer case, leaking 
107900 mi

US $785
replaced a/c compressor 
144000 mi

US $1200
worn out components (stabilizer bar) I needed a half shaft/boot 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

51000 mi

US $1200
cooling fan bearings failed 
7800 mi

US $1150
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement. Slight oil leak around 78,000 miles Oil Pan Gasket replacement 
28000 mi

US $1500
Ordered and received transfer case. 
28000 mi

US $600
Transfer case installed 
37500 mi

US $900
Replace fan motor for engine 
58000 mi

US $250
Expansion tank nipple cracked, tank needed replacement 
62600 mi

US $400
rear trailing arms bushings 
70000 mi

US $1200
water pump, battery, ignition lock 
88000 mi

US $900
Leaking oil pan gasket removed and replaced Driver's side low beam headlight bulb failed, replaced. 
91000 mi

US $1800
Hand brake mechanism failed Bushings in rear suspension worn and replaced 
100000 mi

US $100
X-type noted for rust behind rocker panel and below a pillar due to poor design and metal prep. Removed rocker panel and inspections plugs below a pillar, sprayed Eastgate inner frame rust encapsulator to prevent rust 
112000 mi

US $600
key fobs 
128000 mi

US $100
hose barb on coolant reservoir broke, replaced reservoir 
129000 mi

US $300
Upper radiator hose assembly replaced as the thermostat was leaking where it mated to engine block. 
131000 mi

US $1200
Radiator failed, replaced by dealer. 
132000 mi

US $1200
leaking ac compressor 
158000 mi

US $700
leaking master cylinder replaced starter 
160000 mi

US $800
compressor replaced, only working at 60% of capacity 02 sensor light, shop could not fix, had to go to dealer 02 sensor replaced 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

231-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

141360 mi

C $200
outer tie rod end replaced due to rattle noise. 
143220 mi

C $500
headlight bulbs.... catalytic converter heat shield rattle radiator fan control module kaput recirculation door (flap) not operating.. repair per TSB Vacuum hose/check valve replaced PCV hose cracked and replaced. self levelling headlight aiming system needed reset. 
144460 mi

C $1000
Combined repair of oil leak that required removing the transfer case, and oil pan. included oil chance of both.  
161200 mi

C $100
broken tabs inside headlight. self levelling headlight not working. 
164920 mi

C $800
Drive shaft centre bearing noisy - replace driveshaft - 800 
168640 mi

C $205
Coolant overflow bottle leaking, repaired, $5 parts. Broken front coil spring, $200 part. 
35000 mi

US $2000
Engine damage 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $1200
Rear axle replaced due to ABS tone ring failure. Total repair bill $1,200 because a ten-cent part failed. 
83000 mi

US $5170
Transmission failure (complete). Replace oil pan gasket. 
143000 mi

US $290
rebuilt calipers; replaced all rotors and pads; replaced all brake hoses, full brake fluid flush 
149000 mi

US $1200
Replace left rocker panel 
150000 mi

US $500
Electrical malfunction, ABS controller. replaced controller 
153500 mi

US $210
replace rear upper and lower control arms and bushings, sway bar bushings and end links 
153000 mi

US $250
Rust-through on frame members; fatal. Rust-through on rocker panel; in the long run irreparable 
51000 mi

US $150
engine light came on. Diagnosed fuel trim was out and sensor was bad. 
55000 mi

US $482
Replaced right front tire because of severe toe in and realigned all four wheels 
57657 mi

US $857
Replaced fuel pump 
60853 mi

US $3000
Automatic transmission serviced Differential fluid flushed/changed Transfer case fluid flushed/changed Transmission fluid changed 

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