2018 Jaguar F-PACE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Jaguar F-PACE has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: too many warning lights comes on triangle warning light traction warning light stability control not available drive with care jaguar dealer don't know what to do don't know how to repair i leased feb 2018 (1st 2 months was ok) however may, june & as of today 07/25/2018 its back to the dea. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

12 complaints

23%

• TOO MANY WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT TRACTION WARNING LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH CARE JAGUAR DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR I LEASED FEB 2018 (1ST 2 MONTHS WAS OK) HOWEVER MAY, JUNE & AS OF TODAY 07/25/2018 ITS BACK TO THE DEA
• after 4 and a half years I started obbserving a strange exhaust noise when accelerating which a shirt while later became accompanied by a shuddering/shaking of the engine when accelerating
• Korea has recalled this model of FPace because the timing chain is known to break with less than 50K miles. I have also read lots of posts on Jaguar forums about 2.0 Diesel FPaces being known to have timing chain failure which necessitated a complete engine replacement. I am terrified that my timi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“TOO MANY WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT TRACTION WARNING LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH CARE JAGUAR DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR I LEASED FEB 2018 (1ST 2 MONTHS WAS OK) HOWEVER MAY, JUNE & AS OF TODAY 07/25/2018 ITS BACK TO THE DEA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

9 complaints

17%

• TOO MANY WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT TRACTION WARNING LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH CARE JAGUAR DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR I LEASED FEB 2018 (1ST 2 MONTHS WAS OK) HOWEVER MAY, JUNE & AS OF TODAY 07/25/2018 ITS BACK TO THE DEA
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAGUAR F-PACE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN SEIZED AND CAUSED THE BACKUP CAMERA TO BECOME INOPERABLE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE FAILURE CAUSED ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO TU
• Korea has recalled this model of FPace because the timing chain is known to break with less than 50K miles. I have also read lots of posts on Jaguar forums about 2.0 Diesel FPaces being known to have timing chain failure which necessitated a complete engine replacement. I am terrified that my timi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

12%

• CAR HAS OWN MIND DIES ON ME REGARDLESS OF SPEED GETS OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP NO SOLUTIONS LAST ONE HAPPENED IN AUGUST 24/2018 TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AS IF TODAY STILL IS THERE
• IN OCTOBER 2018 I HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2018 JAGUAR F-PACE. I WAS BACKING INTO THE GARAGE AND NOTICED A BAG LAYING IN MY PATH. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK (I THOUGHT), LEFT THE DRIVER DOOR OPEN, GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND WALKED INTO THE GARAGE TO PICK UP THE BAG. AS I BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE BAG,
• ADDITIONAL INFO FOR PRIOR SUBMISSION Link to forum where others share similar issue with their vehicles: [XXX] . Appears to be a growing issue. Jaguar has the part on out of stock status and requires U.S. dealers to order from the UK with no confirmed eta (told could take 5-6 weeks). As you can se

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

“CAR HAS OWN MIND DIES ON ME REGARDLESS OF SPEED GETS OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP NO SOLUTIONS LAST ONE HAPPENED IN AUGUST 24/2018 TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AS IF TODAY STILL IS THERE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

12%

• Korea has recalled this model of FPace because the timing chain is known to break with less than 50K miles. I have also read lots of posts on Jaguar forums about 2.0 Diesel FPaces being known to have timing chain failure which necessitated a complete engine replacement. I am terrified that my timi
• The Check Engine light hasn't worked on our Jaguar F Pace since we bought it despite taking it multiple times to multiple dealerships (due to moving to three different cities). We were told by each dealership that it wasn't a issue unless it was flashing. The final straw was in Feb 2024 we were driv
• The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while receiving repairs on the engine, the dealer became aware of a crack on the rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and declined to cover the costs for the repair. The failure mi

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

“Korea has recalled this model of FPace because the timing chain is known to break with less than 50K miles. I have also read lots of posts on Jaguar forums about 2.0 Diesel FPaces being known to have timing chain failure which necessitated a complete engine replacement. I am terrified that my timi”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAGUAR F-PACE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (LAND ROVER JACKSONVILLE, 11211 ATLANTIC BOULEVAR
• vehicle caught fire while driving
• I am writing to formally express my frustration and disappointment regarding the complete lack of support I have received from Jaguar Land Rover North America following a devastating incident involving my 2018 Jaguar F-PACE (VIN: [XXX]). In January 2024, while driving my vehicle, it suddenly caught

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAGUAR F-PACE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (LAND ROVER JACKSONVILLE, 11211 ATLANTIC BOULEVAR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TOO MANY WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT TRACTION WARNING LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH CARE JAGUAR DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR I LEASED FEB 2018 (1ST 2 MONTHS WAS OK) HOWEVER MAY, JUNE & AS OF TODAY 07/25/2018 ITS BACK TO THE DEA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TOO MANY WARNING LIGHTS COMES ON TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT TRACTION WARNING LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE WITH CARE JAGUAR DEALER DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPAIR I LEASED FEB 2018 (1ST 2 MONTHS WAS OK) HOWEVER MAY, JUNE & AS OF TODAY 07/25/2018 ITS BACK TO THE DEA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: CAR HAS OWN MIND DIES ON ME REGARDLESS OF SPEED GETS OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP NO SOLUTIONS LAST ONE HAPPENED IN AUGUST 24/2018 TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AS IF TODAY STILL IS THERE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: Korea has recalled this model of FPace because the timing chain is known to break with less than 50K miles. I have also read lots of posts on Jaguar forums about 2.0 Diesel FPaces being known to have timing chain failure which necessitated a complete engine replacement. I am terrified that my timi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)