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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (34%)

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2006 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

26000 mi Aspirator fan for AC system failed. Replaced under warranty. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Wagon

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

81000 mi Alternator failed. Replaced under warranty. Dealer also found cracked header tank, so replaced that under warranty too. 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Wagon

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

127000 mi

US $650
Alternator replacement. 
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

86000 mi

US $3000
ABS module fault Burst Radiator 
48000 mi

US $3150
Replaced AC Compressor 

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2005 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

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

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. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

135000 mi

US $46
Battery positive cable deterioration causing alternator to not charge the battery 
142500 mi

US $310
CAN BUS RELATIVE FAILURE 
46500 mi

US $750
Positive battery cable replaced, new battery purchased. 
106400 mi

US $50
Key Fob failed. Must replace FOB, not replaced as of yet. 
52000 mi

US $20
Front Right Headlight burned out, replaced bulb. 
52000 mi

US $201
Replaced original battery 
55000 mi

US $120
Battery warning light would come on randomly! On Jaguarforums.com the Positive & Negative battery leads were thought to have degraded over time. Solution that fixed 95% was replace both wires with Jag's harness 9cost about $200 + Install.) 
144000 mi Blower motor would run all the time, even with ignition key off. Traced to faulty blower control module. Replaced with new AC Delco part. 

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

105000 mi

US $10
headlight bulb out 
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. 
32000 mi

US $22
Replace burned-out headlight wiring harness. Replace burned-out headlight wiring harness. 
40000 mi Loose wire on headlight reconnected. (The loose connection was part of a previous replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20.) Replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20. Loose wire on headlight reconnected. (The loose connection was part of a previous replacement of a melted wiring harness on the headlight, which was also self-repaired at a cost of about $20.) 
45000 mi Headlight wiring adjusted (January 2010 adjustment had resulted in an occasional short between the headlight wires).  Headlight wiring adjusted (January 2010 adjustment had resulted in an occasional short between the headlight wires). 
52000 mi

US $120
Backup lights were working only occasionally. Replaced backup light switch. 
87100 mi

US $1421
Negative battery cable corroded after multiple cleanings; replaced negative battery cable. 
133000 mi

US $350
Alarm malfunction for weeks. leading to start up failure? Still notice alarm malfunction once after repair shop. 

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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. 
120280 mi

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

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2004 Jaguar X-Type 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

119000 mi

£400
Both headlights replaced due to broken adjusters. MOT fail 
123000 mi

£140
Rear parking sensor flooded by water in spare tyre well. 
125000 mi

£600
Replaced A/C compressor. Replaced parking aid module and speaker 

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2003.5 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

154000 mi AC not working well. Also needed a drivers seat heat sensor replacement. 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

107900 mi

US $785
replaced a/c compressor 
103300 mi

US $1200
Compressor 

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2003 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

192-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

135000 mi

US $250
Replace altenator Removed condenser to remove altenator. Recharged successfully. 
88000 mi

US $900
Driver's side low beam headlight bulb failed, replaced. 
91800 mi

US $14
right front headlight bulb replaced 
112000 mi

US $600
key fobs 
132000 mi

US $1200
leaking ac compressor 
158000 mi

US $700
replaced starter 
160000 mi

US $800
compressor replaced, only working at 60% of capacity 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type

Engine not specified

117000 mi

US $500
Ac compressor clutch went out. New clutch, compressor, and reciever drier installed. Serpentine belt also replaced during the procedure. 
100000 mi

US $545
The headlight needed replacing and could not simply be replaced with a replacement bulb as the original had melted and fused into the fittings. 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

231-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual AWD

143220 mi

C $500
headlight bulbs.... recirculation door (flap) not operating.. repair per TSB self levelling headlight aiming system needed reset. 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed manual AWD

37000 mi replaced battery 

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2002 Jaguar X-Type 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

93000 mi Climate control stopped working, controller unit replaced. 

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Jaguar X-Type Electrical Problems

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