Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke, rough idle — sensitive to fuel quality
Fix: Test injectors; replace pump and injectors
€800–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Jaguar X-Type
2001–2009
1
engines covered
5
known faults
24,259
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
6
official recalls
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The Jaguar X-Type was built from 2001 to 2009.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (21.4 %), lights, wipers and visibility (19.0 %), brakes (13.8 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~5.8–6.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma')
Timing chain stretch (FWD 2.2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€800–1,500
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 24,259 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.8 % | 7.8 % | 10.6 % | 13.8 % | 16.3 % | 17.0 % |
| Suspension | 3.4 % | 10.0 % | 15.2 % | 21.4 % | 26.1 % | 30.2 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.7 % | 0.8 % | 1.3 % | 1.8 % | 2.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.1 % | 5.4 % | 7.7 % | 9.7 % | 11.3 % | 12.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 8.2 % | 10.2 % | 15.6 % | 19.0 % | 22.5 % | 25.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.2 % | 3.9 % | 5.2 % | 7.3 % | 10.1 % | 11.9 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 3.9 % | 6.4 % | 8.7 % | 8.5 % | 9.0 % | 10.2 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 341 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (6). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Other Cruise control may remain engaged22/09/2011 · R/2011/108
- Fuel system Short circuit may occur25/07/2005 · R/2005/077
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Modification of handbrake lever08/12/2004 · R/2004/146
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Yaw rate sensor has internally delaminated06/10/2004 · R/2004/143
- Wheels / tyres Poor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label06/10/2004 · R/2004/156
- Lights Indicator tell tale may not show a fault when external indicators fail05/03/2003 · R/2003/001
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026