Before buying a used 2008 Jaguar X-Type, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
Too new to judge yet
Complaints keep arriving for years after a car goes on sale. Owners have filed 12 so far, against 39 for a typical X-Type year.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Type — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 14.7 L/100 km 16 mpg | 10.7 L/100 km 22 mpg | 13.1 L/100 km 18 mpg |
| X-Type Sport Brake — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 14.7 L/100 km 16 mpg | 10.7 L/100 km 22 mpg | 13.1 L/100 km 18 mpg |
X-Type — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
X-Type Sport Brake — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
The EPA rates it at 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) combined.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are Vehicle speed control, Visibility, Suspension.