JaguarX-Type20022.5L/jaguar/x-type/2002/2-5l/

2002 Jaguar X-Type — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 X-Type 2.5L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2002 Jaguar X‑Type 2.5L is a passenger car powered by a 2.5‑liter engine mated to a five‑speed automatic transmission, returning an EPA rating of 17 city, 24 highway and 19 combined mpg. Owner reports for the 2002 model total 133 complaints, with the power‑train category leading and two recalls issued. Within the 2001‑2008 production span, that figure places the 2002 near the peak of the complaint curve — only the 2004 model year recorded more at 136 — suggesting this year sits at the higher‑end of the model's reliability spectrum.

Model year200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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 Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 92 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55VR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2D56297
Engine air filterC2S51377
Fuel filterC2S45278
Spark plugC2S46895
BatteryC2S44735 discontinued · alt JDE28694
Front wiper bladesC2S39930 alt C2S39927
Serpentine beltC2S6231 alt C2S24900
ThermostatNCA2269CA alt C2S11278
Cabin air filterC2S8619 alt C2S8622

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3428 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.3 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub200 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub200 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Gap0.051-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number92
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Intake Valve Lash0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0014 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.874 in / 0.401 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10517 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136.8 ft. lbs., step 2: 9036.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3loosen 1 turn
422 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miUnderbody (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 70,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2002 Jaguar X-Type marks a significant spike in federal records compared to the 2001 model, with complaints jumping from 1 to 133. Across the generation, complaints peaked between 2002 and 2004 before steadily declining through 2008. Falling at the start of this high-complaint arc, the 2002 model also saw Technical Service Bulletins increase from 31 in 2001 to 140. The primary complaint area for 2002 is the Power Train with 38 reports, followed by Engine & Engine Cooling and Tires with 9 each, though the data does not specify the root causes. Additionally, the 2002 model year recorded 13 crash complaints, 3 fire complaints, and 2 recalls. Given the dramatic increase in complaints and TSBs relative to the debut year, 2002 is not a recommended year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
140
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
133
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 133 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train38
Engine & Engine Cooling9
Tires9
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Electrical System5
Air Bags4
Structure4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

03V011000Exterior Lighting:Turn SignalReported 16/01/2003

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…

04V487000Parking BrakeReported 07/10/2004

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 140 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical SystemA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentSIM card activation issues

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 X-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.