2017 Jaguar F-PACE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Jaguar F-PACE has 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: the vehicle, which was less than 18 mos old, was at random times having difficulty starting (chugging and hesitating). i took it into the shop, and after one day they said they could not replicate the problem. then, about a week later i was sitting at a red light in heavy traffic when the vehicle su. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

35 complaints

37%

• THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SU
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO RUSNAK/PASADENA JAGUAR (337 W COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105, (626)
• THE CAR HAS HAD TO HAVE 3 ENGINES. CAR OVERHEATED THE LAST TIME WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AND HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

12%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR REVERSE CAMERA AND SENSORS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND MONITOR BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO
• SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JUNE 2017 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND BRAKE CONTINUE TO FAIL THE CAR HAS BEEN IN DEALER SERVICE SINCE SEPT 15. JAGUAR SEEMS TO THINK ITS NO BIG DEAL. THE CAR JUST COMPLETELY INSTALLS WITH NO WARNING PUTTING MY SELF AND OTHER PEOPLE 'S LIVES AT RISK. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY
• WHEN PARKING THE POWER STEERING IS REDUCED. WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING IS REDUCED. THIS CAUSES ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THE WHOLE WHEEL LOCKS UP.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR REVERSE CAMERA AND SENSORS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND MONITOR BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

10 complaints

11%

• THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE ENABLED BY DEFAULT. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHOTS OFF AND WHEN THE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BREAK, THE ENGINE STARTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 TO 1.5 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESTARTING. UNLESS THE DRIVER INTENTIONALLY DI
• CARBON MONOXIDE SPONTANEOUS RELEASE IN GARAGED, STOPPED VEHICLE AT 11:45 PM. DISCOVERED 20 PPM IN GARAGE WHERE CAR PARKED. ENGINE OFF BUT "WHIRRING" SOUND FROM UNDER HOOD. REMOVED CAR FROM GARAGE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR DROPPED TO "0". NO FATA
• THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE ENABLED BY DEFAULT. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHOTS OFF AND WHEN THE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BREAK, THE ENGINE STARTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 TO 1.5 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESTARTING. UNLESS THE DRIVER INTENTIONALLY DI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

• DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL AND DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL CAP/SEAL.
• IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE, SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TURBO FAILURE THAT STARVED THE ENGINE OF OIL. ALL MAINTENANCE UP TO DATE AND COMPLETED ON TIME AT JLR. 91K MILES ON THE ENGINE. HAD TO FULLY REPLACE THE ENGINE, TURBO (X2), CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WATER PUMP, AND NUMEROUS SENSORS.
• Catastrophic "Critical" coolant system failure. Resulting in vehicle completely disabled on the roadside. Police and Fire Dept. responded. I have been communicating with Jaguar North Scottsdale and Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC for resolution. The Coolant System defective parts were identified

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL AND DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL CAP/SEAL.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

5 complaints

• PLEASE SEE 11015555, PRINT OUT SHOWS ONLY 1 ATTACHMENT, I HAD TRIED TO ATTACH 2 PHOTOS ALSO
• THE WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLES APPLY WASHER FLUID AT VERY BASE OF WINDSHIELD, 90%+ OF THE FLUID GOES UNUSED, ONLY THE FLUID SPLASHED FROM THE WIPER BLADES PASSING THROUGH THE STREAM GETS TO THE NECESSARY PART OF THE WINDSCREEN. THE UPLOADED PHOTO WAS WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, IT IS EVEN WORSE AT HIGHW
• WHILE VEHICLE POWERED ON, REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE / ELECTRICAL FIRE WITH SIGNIFICANT, ONGOING SMOLDERING. BURNED SEATING AND PASSENGER. REQUIRED PASSENGERS TO IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE VEHICLE. SEAT HEATER FIRE IMPACTED CABIN CLIMATE CONTROL, DEFROST SENSORS, WINDSHIELD WIPER SEN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“PLEASE SEE 11015555, PRINT OUT SHOWS ONLY 1 ATTACHMENT, I HAD TRIED TO ATTACH 2 PHOTOS ALSO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 95 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS LESS THAN 18 MOS OLD, WAS AT RANDOM TIMES HAVING DIFFICULTY STARTING (CHUGGING AND HESITATING). I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP, AND AFTER ONE DAY THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEN, ABOUT A WEEK LATER I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR REVERSE CAMERA AND SENSORS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND MONITOR BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE ENABLED BY DEFAULT. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHOTS OFF AND WHEN THE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BREAK, THE ENGINE STARTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 TO 1.5 SECOND DELAY IN THE ENGINE RESTARTING. UNLESS THE DRIVER INTENTIONALLY DI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL AND DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL CAP/SEAL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)