2018 Jaguar F-Pace Problems

41 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 73/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine16
Electrical System10
Power Train8
Unknown Or Other7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Steering5

In the owners’ words

“On 5/18, I was reversing into a parking spot and my steering rack completely locked to the right, with no warning and while in motion, causing me to strike a parked vehicle. The car had to be towed and dealership mechanic said steering rack had an internal mechanical failure and needs replacement. After doing some research, I found forums of numerous people who have had this same issue. This is a known issue by Jag”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Jaguar F-Pace owner
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal fuel odor had been emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal smell persisted. The contact stated that the fuel odor was strong when filling up the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Jaguar F-Pace owner
“OEM windshield, vehicle has no accidents or damage. Windshield seal failed. Can push the windshield away from the frame and has water intrusion. Unknown how much of the seal and dash electronics are compromised. Safety concern catastrophic failure of a windshield while driving or loss of electronics resulting in loss of driver control. No picture of seal failure available as it requires destructive testing.”NHTSA complaint, 2018 Jaguar F-Pace owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
26/10/2017Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
02/02/2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail SAFETYJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel
12/01/2018Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace reliable?

On the federal record it scores 73/100: 41 owner complaints (5.12 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 16 of 52 categorised reports.

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The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace scored 73/100 on the federal record.

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