2017 Jaguar F-PACE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
33,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 33 of 63 complaints (52.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 9.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 7.9% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 33 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
Engine: 33; Electrical System: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Power Train: 6; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Steering: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2016: 3; 2017: 9; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 7; 2022: 6; 2023: 7; 2024: 15; 2025: 3; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11031884 · 2017-10-05 (October 5, 2017)
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 FLAW.I HAVE VIDEOS BUT SYSTEM WILL NOT LET ME ATTACH.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 11031884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11128203 · 2018-09-08 (September 8, 2018)
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 SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START THE CAR, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THEN, I PRESSED IT AGAIN AND IT CHUGGED A LITTLE. I PRESSED IT AGAIN AND IT CHUGGED AND HESITATED A BIT BEFORE STARTING. THE LIGHT …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11128203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11033052 · 2017-10-12 (October 12, 2017)
MY BRAND NEW JAGUAR PACE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. IT TOOK JAGUAR 4 WEEKS TO FIX. WHEN I PICKED UP CAR THE STEERING WAS VERY UNSAFE, SHAKING AND MAKING A NOISES. ANOTHER WEEK GOES WITH OUT MY CAR, A TOTAL OF OVER 30 DAYS AND JAGUAR CLAIMS ITS WAS THE DOOR MAKING NOISE. JAGUAR IS HIDING THINGS AND THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE!
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11033052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11012316 · 2017-08-02 (August 2, 2017)
F PACE INCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON I-80, JUST PAST THE HIRSCHDALE EXIT, A SUDDEN ROCKING OF THE CAR OCCURRED ON ENTERING AN UPGRADE CURVE WHILE PASSING A TRUCK AT ABOUT 65 MPH. IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A POSSIBLE BLOWN TIRE AND WE CHANGED LANES TRYING TO GET TO THE RIGHT-HAND (UPGRADE) TRUCK LANE. AS WE CONTINUED UPHILL IN THE TRUCK LANE, THE ROCKING OR SHAKING OF THE STEERING CONTINUED AND WE WERE AFRAID OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR. WE THEN REDUCED SPEED TO ABOUT 50 AND PUT ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. WE CONTINUED ON FOR ANOTHE…
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11012316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11032820 · 2017-10-10 (October 10, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11043969 · 2017-11-06 (November 6, 2017)
ELECTRICAL EXAMPLE: SYSTEM GETS STUCK ON BACKUP CAMERA AND RESTARTS OFTEN AND DOESN'T RESPOND TO CLICKING ON BUTTONS LIKE AC. SEATBELT EXAMPLE: PASSENGER SEATBELT OFTEN WON'T BUCKLE STEERING EXAMPLE: UPON TURNING STEERING WHEEL MAJOR SQUEALING SIGNS OTHER ISSUES: SQUEAKING FROM REAR WHEEL AREA, SUNROOF PARTS UNSECURED FLYING OUT WHILE DRIVING, START/STOP BUTTON NOT RESPONDING, FIT & FINISH INSIDE NOT FITTING TOGETHER NEAR DOOR JAMS, ENGINE LIGHT HAS FLASHED IN MIN OF 3-4 TIMES, COOLANT DIAGNOSTICS MISREADING, TIRE PRESSURE MISFIRING AND IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11043969 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514091 · 2023-03-27 (March 27, 2023)
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 in 2017, newly designed "y" pipe and outlet pipes, single extruded pipes, have been available since 2018. (See Attached Technical Bulletin). Jaguar has not offered these repairs under warranty or recall to their vehicle owners, rather, shifting the …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11514091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423110 · 2021-07-01 (July 1, 2021)
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over while starting the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with the super charger and the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke was coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled not allowing the contact to shift gears. The vehicl…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,231 miles reported. Look up ODI 11423110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11489777 · 2022-10-18 (October 18, 2022)
JUST PULLED ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND WAS EXCELLING, (55 MPH) HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE "POP" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO A "RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE" MODE. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF I HAD POPPED A TIRE; HOWEVER WHITE SMOKE WAS PLUMMING FROM THE EXHAUST. I COULDN'T DRIVE MY CAR AT ALL. I THEN CONTACTED ROADSIDE AND THEY PICKED THE CAR UP. THEN CALLED JAGUAR OF IN ATLANTA AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TURBO HAD PROBABLY GONE OUT. JAGUAR SERVICE CONFIRMED THE TURBO HAD INDEED GONE OUT, AS WELL AIR COOLANT FAN AND…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11489777 at NHTSA ↗