AI Damage2007 Jaguar X-Type: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Jaguar X-Type filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 15% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 15% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 15% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 15% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 8% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (38% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (23% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (15% of all).
- Seats: 2 complaints (15% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The driver's and rear windows fractured during the crash and as a result, the contact sustained injuries to the face, head and left arm.
I have had the car for only 19 months. Had all 4 tires blow out, replaced it in less then one year, then had two more replaced for thread issue. Due to the tires and alignment , had left fender incident and right fender incident.
The engine stalled out when we were traveling in the passing lane at speed on an interstate highway. We had to move to the right side shoulder of the highway in front of another vehicle we had just passed and other traffic coming close behind. Definitely a scary situation for us and the other drivers.
Purchased car new from montclair nj, had it six months took it to dealer they kept it 4 weeks for part, box, transmission. 2yrs years later to it jaguar dealer (montclair nj jaguar no longer open) they kept car 10 days gear box, 2months later needed and alternator, 1wk later battery, now since august 2012 brakes…
2007 jaguar x. Consumer writes in regards to air bag sensor in passenger seat will not turn off the dashboard mounted indicator. The consumer stated after gaining five pounds, the light would come on after driving 5-6 miles and would not go out. When her friend sat in the passenger sit, the light would go out.
Passenger's seat heater burned through seat scorching leather and coat of passenger.
On two separate occasions (1/27/12 and 3/23/12) the vehicle was traveling 65-70 mph on an interstate highway and the engine stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted and was towed to the dealer. For the 1/27/12 event, the vehicle stalled out in the passing lane and I had to make it to the right shoulder.
Tl contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that when driving in reverse at low speeds she noticed that the brakes would squeak very loud. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the X-Type has 45 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 13, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jaguar X-Type?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes, air bags. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (15%), stalls while driving (15%), airbags did not deploy (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Jaguar X-Type?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Jaguar X-Type from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.