2018 Jaguar F-Pace
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
39% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
vehicle caught fire while driving
NHTSA ODI report, 20240130
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
29% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.
FIRE19% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
electrical power steering motors, failed. I quickly became unable to turn the vehicle at a rate which was necessary to drive safely.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260829
19% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit.
16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
Jaguar 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.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
Campaign 17V678000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827.
Campaign 18V052000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar 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.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
Campaign 18V090000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Jaguar F-Pace — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V678000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V052000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.