Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 X-Type 2.5L.
The 2004 Jaguar X-Type is a passenger car featuring a 2.5L engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. This configuration yields an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/24/19 mpg. In the context of the 2001-2008 model history, 2004 represents the highest volume of owner complaints at 136—with the suspension cited as the top complaint area—and includes five recalls.
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 94R · 700 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 Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 | 16 / 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.
Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Jatcto 3100 PL085 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.0-11.0 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-4 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.6 |
| 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 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 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 | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 700 cca |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 12-16 ohms |
| 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 | 89 ft. lbs., step 2: 37 ft. lbs., step 3: 90 | 89 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 (drain & refill) · 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.
The 2004 Jaguar X-Type represents the peak of owner complaints for this generation, with 136 recorded complaints—the highest of any model year in the dataset. This figure is striking when compared to surrounding years: complaints surged from just 1 in 2001 (the model's launch) to 133 in 2002, dipped slightly to 90 in 2003, then reached 136 in 2004 before dramatically falling to 49 in 2005 and continuing to decline through the model's run. The 2004 model also saw 5 recalls and 187 TSBs, indicating the manufacturer was actively addressing issues rather than ignoring them. The top complaint areas—suspension (21), vehicle speed control (13), and power train (10)—suggest structural and drivetrain concerns that typically emerge as vehicles accumulate mileage and age. Notably, 20 crash-related complaints and 2 fire complaints were filed for this model year, figures that merit attention but lack root cause details in this data. The sharp decline in complaints after 2004 likely reflects both improved build quality in later production and the natural attrition of early-adopter owners reporting issues. Given that 2004 sits at the apex of the complaint curve, carries a meaningful number of crash and fire complaints, and predates the quality improvements suggested by the 2005 data drop, this model year carries more risk than later examples from the generation.
All 136 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WHEN REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TO THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE CAP INDUCING A POOR SEAL. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLL-OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL CAP SEALS AND FIT BETTER QUALITY SEALS ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2004. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Showing 5 of 187 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 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.