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2003 Jaguar XK recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
83
Latest campaign
Jan 8, 2004

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Jan 8, 2004
04V024000
Exterior lighting1Dec 4, 2003
03V509000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 8, 2004Latest campaign
Jan 8, 200404V024000

Power train: automatic transmission

THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V024000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Risk
THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V024000 · Jan 8, 2004
Dec 4, 200303V509000

Exterior lighting: headlights

AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V509000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY BE OPERATED WITHOUT SUITABLE INSTRUCTION ON EITHER THE MECHANISM OR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk
AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM CONTAINING THE NECESSARY HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V509000 · Dec 4, 2003
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component83

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
83Complaints filed
12Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
5Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1720300
Tires1417000
Vehicle speed control1012301
Structure911100
Air bags911503
Electrical system911000
Service brakes78000
Steering78001
Engine and engine cooling67100
Wheels67000
Fuel system56100
Gasoline45100
Hydraulic45000
Parking brake34200
Latches/locks/linkages34101

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Hydraulic fluid line burst controlling convertable top. Cant get parts to repair”

    Filed 08/12/2019 · ODI 11243176
  • Structure

    “2003 jaguar x-type. Consumer writes in regards to a headliner collapse. *ld the consumer stated the glue from the headliner created an unsafe and unhealthy environment.”

    Filed 08/01/2018 · ODI 11113733
  • Structure

    “Rockers panels are rotted both sides. Rendering the car unsafe. No drain holes ever put in nor was it treated. This is problem on these cars. Known problem at that.”

    Filed 03/27/2018 · ODI 11081601

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2003 Jaguar XK recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar XK have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Jaguar XK. The most recent, 04V024000 (reported January 8, 2004), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Jaguar XK?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Jaguar XK?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jaguar dealer.

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