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This 2007 Jaguar X Type has 34 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Unintended Acceleration.
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JAGUAR X TYPE 2007 has 34 NHTSA complaints, with unintended acceleration (8) and transmission issues (7) being most common. No recalls were issued. Data confidence is low. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- X Type
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 34
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Unintended Acceleration
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
Common problems
Most common 2007 Jaguar X Type problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Unintended Acceleration
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Unintended Acceleration, Transmission / Drivetrain, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Jaguar X Type?
The 2007 Jaguar X Type may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential issues with unintended acceleration and transmission. The low complaint count and zero recalls offer some reassurance, but the data is not robust enough to draw strong conclusions.
These complaint patterns highlight potential safety and reliability risks that could lead to costly repairs or dangerous driving situations.
May Suit
This year may suit a buyer who is mechanically inclined and willing to address potential issues proactively.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free ownership experience or those who cannot tolerate unexpected repair costs should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Jaguar X Type
Inspection Focus
- Inspect throttle and accelerator pedal assembly for unintended acceleration.
- Check transmission fluid condition and test drive for shifting issues.
- Examine electrical system, including battery, alternator, and wiring harnesses.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect throttle, transmission, and electrical systems before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Jaguar X Type shows a pattern of unintended acceleration (8 complaints), transmission/drivetrain issues (7), and electrical faults (6). With only 34 total complaints and no recalls, the data is limited and may not reflect the full ownership experience. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, the 2007 X Type has a moderate complaint count, but without data on other years, a full comparison is not possible.
Recall context: With zero recalls, the vehicle has no known safety defects requiring manufacturer intervention, but pre-purchase inspection remains important.
- Unintended Acceleration accounts for 8 of 34 total complaints.
- Transmission/Drivetrain issues represent 7 complaints.
- Electrical faults total 6 complaints.
- Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints) is the most reported issue.
- Transmission/Drivetrain problems (7 complaints) may indicate costly repairs.
- Electrical faults (6 complaints) could affect multiple systems.
Full breakdown
All 2007 Jaguar X Type complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Jaguar X Type. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Jaguar X Type. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
On at least 3 occasions, my vehicle had unintended acceleration and applying brakes did not stop the car. I put it in park to stop. I took it to the Foreign performance (mechanic shop) on 11-29-23 after the first time and they said they fixed it. It occurred again on 12-8-23. …
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE EPB ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT DISENGAGING (ESPECIALLY IN THE XJ MODELS), THEREFORE, DEEMING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AND BEING STRANDED WITH NO WAY TO DRIVE HOME OR ANYWHERE IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE, IN…
OBD2 SCAN SHOWS THAT THE RUN FLAT TIRES ARE NOT BEING PROTECTED BY A LOW INFLATION WARNING THAT HAS BEEN DISABLED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL #09V161000 IS REVEALED BY THE OBD2 COMPUTER REPORT SAYING THAT THERE IS A RECALL AND PROVIDING THIS INFO. THE MANUFACTURE MAKES CLAIM THER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AN UNKNOWN DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE OXYGEN SENSORS BEING DEFECTIVE. THE SENSORS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE FAILURE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE. 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 RE…
WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER FOOTWELL BECAME DRENCHED WITH WATER WHICH STARTLED THE DRIVER AND OBVIOUSLY THE PASSENGER WHO WAS WET AND HER SHOES SOAKED IN WATER. THE CAUSE IS SOMETHING JAGUAR IS AWARE OF BECAUSE THEY HAVE ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB JTB001211 WHICH REPLACES THE…
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 U…
INCIDENT #1 - JAN 2013: AS I WAS BRAKING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT TO WHAT I WOULD CALL "FULL THROTTLE". MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE SO I FIRMLY PRESSED THE BRAKE TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM CRASHING INTO MY BUILDING. I TRIED PUMPING THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY WHILE PRACTICALLY STA…
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 BA…
2007 JAGUAR X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT TURN OFF THE DASHBOARD MOUNTED INDICATOR. *SMD 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'S SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH SEAT SCORCHING LEATHER AND COAT OF PASSENGER. *TR
WHILE ACCELERATING TO CHANGE LANES MY VEHICLE WENT INTO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. DESPITE REMOVING MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES THE CAR COULD ONLY BE SLOWED TO 40 MPH. HIT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN INCLUDING LIGHTS. APPEARED I WOULD BE …
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 …
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2007 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH AN IMMEDIATE REDUCTION IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTA…
TL*THE 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. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED …
MY JAGUAR XK 2007'S ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MILES ON HOUR WHEN I PUNCHED THE GAS PEDAL TO ABOUT 60 MILES AN HOUR. WHEN I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL THE ACCELERATION CONTINUED. I THEN APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR CONTINUE…
POWER TRAIN, SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE IN OCTOBER OF 2006 THE AUTO WAS PUT IN THE SHOP (DEALER MONTCLAIR JAGUAR)AND THEY HELD IT FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS TO REPLACE THE POWER TRAIN. THE BUSHINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE AND THE BRAKES SQUEAK…
I EXPERIENCED 4 UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENTS WITH MY LEASED 2007 JAGUAR XK COUPE IN THE MONTHS PRIOR TO MARCH 2009. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER EACH TIME AND "EXTENSIVELY TESTED". THERE WAS NO ANSWER EVER GIVEN FOR THE CAUSE. THE JAGUAR NORTH AMERICA DISTRIBUTOR CONSUMER OFFI…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE RPM'S DRAMATICALLY INCREASE, BUT THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHIC…
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW JAGUAR XKR CONVERTIBLE FROM MY LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER ON 1ST AUGUST 2007. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, WHILST DRIVING ON THE MOTORWAY I ACCELERATED TO OVERTAKE A CAR IN THE MIDDLE LANE. WHEN I RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR CONTINUED TO GO FAST. IT WOU…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Jaguar X Type.
Safety recalls
2007 Jaguar X Type recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Jaguar X Type. With zero recalls, the vehicle has no known safety defects requiring manufacturer intervention, but pre-purchase inspection remains important. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2007 Jaguar X Type buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Jaguar X Type reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 34 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Jaguar X Type may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential issues with unintended acceleration and transmission. The low complaint count and zero recalls offer some reassurance, but the data is not robust enough to draw strong conclusions. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Jaguar X Type?▾
#1: Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Jaguar X Type?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Jaguar X Type?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Jaguar X Type, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 34 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Jaguar X Type have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2007 Jaguar X Type in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2007 Jaguar X Type?▾
The 2007 Jaguar X Type may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential issues with unintended acceleration and transmission. The low complaint count and zero recalls offer some reassurance, but the data is not robust enough to draw strong conclusions. These complaint patterns highlight potential safety and reliability risks that could lead to costly repairs or dangerous driving situations. Pay extra attention to Unintended Acceleration during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar X Type reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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