Model year guide

2001 Jaguar x-type

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Jaguar x-type is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2001 Jaguar x-type — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Jaguar x-type at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Jaguar x-type recalls 1

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #04V487000 · 07/10/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LHD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HAND BRAKE, WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PADS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER WITHIN THE HAND BRAKE MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING THE HAND BRAKE LEVER TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Jaguar x-type common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2001 Jaguar x-type trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L

2001 Jaguar x-type vehicles on record

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2001 Jaguar x-type — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Jaguar x-type have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Jaguar x-type. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar x-type?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, suspension.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.