The Lemon Index
200320051st generation
Worse than average · most complaints: tires
Better years to buy
33 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2004 Cadillac STS2004 Volvo S402004 Acura TL 136
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,000 and 22,000 miles (1,600–35,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 33 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 04V460000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Jaguar sent dealers 65 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Driveline shudder/hesitation - 30 - 50 mph - automatic transmission vehicles - reprogram ecm -…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Jaguar's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 33 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 21K miles (2K to 35K km) on the car (24 of all 33 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Transmission / engine car defaults to "limp home mode"
2004 Jaguar X-Type owner · NHTSA complaint 10173161
More owner reports
While driving rear driver/passenger side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to change tires. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Continental, 225/45r17
NHTSA complaint 10081472
While driving the vehicle's transmission failed. The consumer indicated that the transmission was replaced, however two weeks later it failed again. Please provide any additional information.
NHTSA complaint 10064877
Fixes owners look up most.
From 183 YouTube videos · 2.9M views · 2002–2008 Jaguar X-Type
- Heat, A/C & blend door105K views
2004 Jaguar X-Type How to refill the A/CMarinedad10672107 · 76K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors105K views
2004 Jaguar X-Type throttle body replacementMarinedad10672107 · 54K views · 2 videos - Timing chain & engine43K views
⭐ 2003 Jaguar X-type - 2.5 - P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire DetectedOnline Auto Repair Videos · 25K views · 2 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank42K views
2004 Jaguar X-Type fuel filter replacementMarinedad10672107 · 42K views
Show 4 more
- Transmission & shifter28K views
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 V6 AWD Clutch replacementJeremy's Car Repair · 28K views - Oil changes & service10K views
2002 Jaguar Xtype Inertia Switch reset after suddenly died.Dr. G aka Marc Gottlieb DDS · 7K views · 3 videos - Steering & suspension4K views
2002 Jaguar X-Type - Trunk (aka boot) Strut ReplacementTofuRobots · 4K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition584 views
2002 Jaguar X-Type | Ignition Lock Rebuilding & Repairing | Fixing Key Turning IssuesTheKeySpecialist · 584 views
Before you buy, watch
Should You Buy a JAGUAR X-TYPE? (Test Drive & Review 2008 2.0D)High Peak Autos · 209K views
2002 Jaguar X-type electrical problems.Robin McQueen · 141K views
2002-2008 Jaguar X-Type Ownership Review: Is it Reliable?CarCareKiosk · 7K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2004 is the same generation.
Problems Jaguar told dealers about
Jaguar sent dealers 65 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Driveline shudder/hesitation - 30 - 50 mph - automatic transmission vehicles - reprogram ecm -…
- Squeaking noise power steering system flush system
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WHEN REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TO THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE CAP INDUCING A POOR SEAL.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,950–$4,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Jaguar X-Type year. 2004 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2008–2008, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 7 Jaguar X-Type years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
Embed this chart
Put this chart on your site, blog or forum. Free, with the credit line built in; the 2004 bar is highlighted.
<iframe src="https://lemonindex.com/embed/cars/jaguar-x-type/?y=2004" title="Jaguar X-Type reliability by model year (The Lemon Index)" width="100%" height="284" style="border:0;max-width:720px" loading="lazy"></iframe><p style="font-size:13px;margin:4px 0 0">Data: <a href="https://lemonindex.com/cars/jaguar-x-type/2004/">Lemon Index</a> (2004 Jaguar X-Type reliability)</p>Quick answers
Is the 2004 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about twice the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 180; 100 is average, lower is better). The Jaguar X-Type year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2002.
What are the most common 2004 Jaguar X-Type problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (18%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and speed control (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have?
1 safety recall (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2004 Jaguar X-Type problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 1,000 and 22,000 miles (1,600–35,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 33 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2004 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type cost in fuel a year?
About $3,950 to $4,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have?
2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Jaguar X-Type year is better than the 2004?
Nearby, the 2002 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works