2018 Jaguar F-pace Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Jaguar F-pace.

20172019
Complaints
50
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2018 Jaguar F-pace Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,055 mi
Fires:2
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:13,028 mi
Fires:2
#35 complaints

Fuel System

Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Jaguar F-pace.

Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
4,055
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
13,028
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Jaguar F-pace

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,111 vehicles.

18V090000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
~10,073 affected

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. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.

18V052000Electrical System:software · Instrument Cluster
~3,002 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

17V678000Instrument Cluster
~7,036 affected

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.

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2018 Jaguar F-pace — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Jaguar F-pace reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2018 Jaguar F-pace has 50 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Jaguar F-pace?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 4,055 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 13,028 mi); Fuel System (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Jaguar F-pace?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 7,901 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Jaguar F-pace?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Jaguar F-pace include 3 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Jaguar F-pace have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,111 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Jaguar F-pace?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jaguar F-pace reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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