Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 X-Type 2.5L.
The 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L is a passenger car equipped with a 2.5-liter engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, rated at 17/24/19 mpg by the EPA. Within the 2001–2008 X-Type run, the 2003 model saw 90 owner complaints and five recalls, with power-train issues representing the top complaint area. That complaint count sits below the 2004 high of 136 but well above the 2001 low of one, placing the 2003 model year in the middle of the X-Type's reported reliability range.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 92 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2D56297. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | C2D56297 |
| Engine air filter | C2S51377 |
| Fuel filter | C2S45278 |
| Spark plug | C2S46895 |
| Battery | C2S44735 discontinued · alt JDE28694 |
| Front wiper blades | C2S39930 alt C2S39927 |
| Thermostat | NCA2269CA alt C2S11278 |
| Cabin air filter | C2S8622 alt C2S8619 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Overall length | 183.9 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3428 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 60.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 17 / 24 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 59 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 14.8 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 95 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 200 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 200 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.051-0.057 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 11.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | Before VIN E88032, 1.78; from VIN E88032, 1.26. lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 7.44 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 92 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 720 cca |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 12-16 ohms |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.0008 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.0014 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 22 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 98 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.078 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0004 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.95 in / 0.472 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.95 in / 0.472 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.874 in / 0.401 in |
| 1 | 17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105 | 17 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36.8 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36.8 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | loosen 1 turn | |
| 4 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 90 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.
| Every 10,000 mi | Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
| At 150,000 mi | Drive Belt (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In the federal record, the 2003 Jaguar X-Type logged 90 complaints, 5 recalls, zero investigations and 160 technical service bulletins. This complaint total is lower than the 133 complaints in 2002 and the 136 complaints in 2004, placing 2003 in the middle of a high‑complaint band that spans 2002‑2004. Recall activity peaks in 2003 and 2004 at five each, exceeding the single recall in 2001 and the two in 2002, and surpassing the zero recalls in 2005. After 2004, complaints decline sharply to 49 in 2005 and continue at lower levels through 2008, while recalls fluctuate but never reach the 2003‑2004 level again. Consequently, the 2003 model sits at a point of relatively high recall exposure despite moderate complaint numbers, suggesting it may be less favorable than later years for a used‑car purchase.
All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, THE POWER CIRCUIT WHICH FEEDS THE DIRECTION INDICATOR SYSTEM COULD FAIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER BEING UNAWARE THAT THE EXTERNAL TURNING INDICATORS ARE NOT OPERATING BECAUSE THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LHD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HAND BRAKE, WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PADS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE MANUAL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL HAND BRAKE LEVER SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14…
Showing 5 of 160 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM59597Attachme | 2021-04-14 | Electrical System | Attachment. |
| SSM59597Attachme | 2021-04-14 | Electrical System | Attachment. |
| SSM59597Attachme | 2021-04-14 | Electrical System | Attachment. |
| SFCC_09AUG18_REV | 2018-08-20 | Electrical System | A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed. |
| SFCC_09AUG18_REV | 2018-08-20 | Equipment | SIM card activation issues |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.