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Jaguar X-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

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Jaguar X-Type body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

34300 mi Vehicle was overheating and coolant was leaking. Radiator had a leak in its core and had to be replaced. Under warranty, so no charge. Also, two center hub caps on the wheels had to be replaced - it's common for them to fall off. 

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2006 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

18000 mi The hood insulation pad started sagging. The dealer replaced it with an improved version under warranty in 15 minutes. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

133920 mi

€100
Two rust spots in boot lid, top corners above registration plate. Treat rust, fill, paint and lacquer finish 
149300 mi

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

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $23
Repair loose headliner. 
40000 mi Vanity mirror - passenger side; Front post covers coming off. All covered under extended warranty. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

116560 mi

€700
Sprayed and welding 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

130000 mi

£250
Rust in the sills - both sides. MOT failure. 

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2003.5 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

126000 mi Also needed 10 new cover nuts for wheels....car again rides like new. 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $50
reset rear wheel splash guard 
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 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

231-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

143220 mi

C $500
catalytic converter heat shield rattle 
176080 mi

C $60
Soaked passenger footwell. Jag has a TSB for this issue, but parts no longer available since cars with the issue are off warranty. Had to fabricate water shield over cabin air filter, but real issue is warped cowl at base of windwhield. 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

149000 mi

US $1200
Replace left rocker panel 
153000 mi

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

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Jaguar X-Type Body Problems

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