2006 Jaguar X-Type problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 43% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 19% |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% |
| Tires | 3 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% |
| Engine | 1 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while in the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the engine started revving at high speed. The vehicle was inadvertently moving forward into traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Apr 1, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x type equipped with ez auto m1zka lug nuts, size: 12mm/1.5, model number: m1zby ml. The contact removed the original lug nuts from the wheels and replaced them with the new lug nuts; however, the new lug nuts fractured into pieces. The contact stated that the material on the lug…”
Wheels · filed Jul 2, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x-type. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof on the vehicle exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. There were no injuries. The contact stated that nothing struck the sun roof to cause the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a…”
Visibility · filed Apr 2, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
46 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The 10 most recent:
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SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2021
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SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2021
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SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2021
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2018
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2018
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2018
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2018
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_08MAR18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 8, 2018
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2017
Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
SSM-72805 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2016
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2006 Jaguar X-Type in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2006 Jaguar X-Type?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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