NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Jaguar X-Type Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Jaguar X-Type has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Jaguar X-Type. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Jaguar X-Type owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Jaguar X-Type, describing incidents dated May 19, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10592687 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 137,597.
JAGUAR//PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FAILS
NHTSA #04V487000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2004 · JAGUAR CARS LTD
Potentially affected: 3,856 vehicles
Jaguar campaign R957 · Owners notified January 14, 2005 · Vehicles built February 13, 2001 – August 19, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
JAGUAR RECALL NO. R957.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Jaguar X-Type model years
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