Head-to-head reliability
Jaguar X TYPE vs Toyota Camry
How the Jaguar X TYPE and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Jaguar X TYPE vs Toyota Camry: The Jaguar averaged 71 complaints per year over 7 years, with 58 crash-related and 34 injuries. The Camry averaged 205.6 complaints per year over 10 years, with 171 crash-related and 158 injuries. Both have 1 death reported. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Jaguar X TYPE or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Jaguar X TYPE
The Jaguar X TYPE is a compact luxury sedan that demands careful ownership. Over 7 years, it averaged 71 complaints per year, with power train and vehicle speed control issues dominating. Owners report stalling at highway speed and unintended acceleration, which can be frightening. With 58 crash-related complaints and 34 injuries, it's a model where maintenance and recall checks are critical.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mainstream family sedan with a strong reputation, but data shows 205.6 complaints per year over 10 years. Power train, engine, and brake issues are common, including delayed throttle response and electronic parking brake failures. Despite 31 recalls and 171 crash-related complaints, many issues are addressed through recalls. It remains a practical choice if you verify recall work.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Jaguar X TYPE | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 497 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 5 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 58 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 71.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 34 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Jaguar X TYPE
- 01POWER TRAIN109
- 02VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL71
- 03SERVICE BRAKES64
- 04TIRES51
- 05HYDRAULIC44
Owners report engine stalling at highway speeds, often in passing lanes, which can leave you stranded in traffic. Some complaints mention a known defect in the motor management software for supercharged engines.
Multiple reports of unintended acceleration where the car goes to wide-open throttle and brakes cannot slow it. Drivers have had to shut off the ignition to stop, which is extremely dangerous.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, making the car impossible to drive. This can strand you unexpectedly, and some complaints link it to stalling incidents.
Owners report repeated tire blowouts and tread issues, sometimes leading to fender damage. A tire valve defect was also noted in a customer letter, which could cause accidents.
“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 SC…”
“MY WIFE AND I NEARLY SUFFERED A FATAL ACCIDENT OWING TO WHAT TURNED-OUT TO BE A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE JAGUAR MOTOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RESIDENT IN OUR AND LIKELY EVERY 2007 AND LATER SUPERCHARGED JAGUAR ENGINE. OUR AUTOMOBILE, WITH 2800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, W…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners describe intermittent issues like the ignition key getting stuck in Park, requiring battery disconnection to remove. Others report hesitation and shuddering while driving, with the check engine light on.
Complaints include delayed throttle response when pressing the accelerator, with the car taking several seconds to move. This can be a safety concern when merging or crossing traffic.
The electronic parking brake may not disengage, requiring a tow to the dealer. Some owners also hear a clicking or vibrating noise from the brake pedal area, which is said to be common but still concerning.
Multiple systems like stability control, power steering, and blind spot monitoring can malfunction simultaneously. This can make the car unpredictable and hard to control.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Jaguar X TYPE — 5 recalls
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, THE POWER CIRCUIT WHICH FEEDS THE DIRECTION INDICATOR SYSTEM COULD FAIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER BEING UNAWARE THAT THE EXTERNAL TURNING INDICATORS ARE NOT OPERATING BECAUSE THE INTERNAL "TELL-TAIL" LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUES TO WORK NORMAL…
The risk: THE LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHO…
The defect: 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 TH…
The risk: IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
The 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.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, THE POWER CIRCUIT WHICH FEEDS THE DIRECTION INDICATOR SYSTEM COULD FAIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER BEING UNAWARE THAT THE EXTERNAL TURNING INDICATORS ARE NOT OPERATING BECAUSE THE INTERNAL "TELL-TAIL" LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUES TO WORK NORMAL…
The risk: THE LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHO…
The defect: 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 TH…
The risk: IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
The 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.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Jaguar X TYPE or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Jaguar X TYPE has far fewer complaints per year (71 vs. 205.6), but its issues are often severe, like stalling and unintended acceleration. The Toyota Camry has more complaints but many are addressed by recalls. In practice, the Jaguar may be riskier for safety-critical failures, while the Camry requires diligence in checking recall repairs.
Key differences
- Jaguar X TYPE has 71 complaints per year vs. Camry's 205.6, but Jaguar's include stalling and unintended acceleration.
- Camry has 31 recalls vs. Jaguar's 5, meaning more known issues may have been addressed.
- Jaguar reports 58 crash-related complaints and 34 injuries; Camry reports 171 crashes and 158 injuries, but with more vehicles on the road.
- Both have electronic parking brake complaints, but Jaguar's can strand the car, while Camry's often requires a tow.
- Check for any signs of unintended acceleration or stalling during a test drive, especially at highway speeds.
- Inspect the electronic parking brake operation and ask for service records related to brake or software updates.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and look for any hesitation or shuddering during acceleration.
- Verify that all recalls, especially for air bags and seats, have been performed by checking the VIN with a dealer.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
- Have a mechanic inspect the power train, brakes, and electronic systems for the specific issues noted.
- During a test drive, pay attention to throttle response, brake feel, and any warning lights.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records, especially for software updates or recall repairs.
- Consider a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the model's common problems.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Jaguar X TYPE or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Jaguar X TYPE vs Toyota Camry
- Jaguar X TYPE total complaints
- 497
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Jaguar X TYPE total recalls
- 5
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Jaguar X TYPE avg complaints/year
- 71.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Jaguar X TYPE
- Jaguar X TYPE top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN