2018 Jaguar F-PACE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10,028 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 31 complaints (38.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 22.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 19.4% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 12.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.5% |
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 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 |
Engine: 12; Electrical System: 9; Steering: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Power Train: 5; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2018: 6; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 8; 2025: 9; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 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 11594532 · 2024-06-15 (June 15, 2024)
For a few years there has been many repairs and complaints about the power steering in the Jaguar F Pace. I was driving home Friday in the rain when out of nowhere the power steering quit working and I almost wrecked in a turn. I looked at the fluid which is full and check to see any loose wires and see nothing. I tried to call Jaguar Customer service and they told me to reach out to the service department then call back if there is any issues. Right now I am down without a car and I don’t feel like I should be at fault and pay for a failed pow…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11594532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11656167 · 2025-04-22 (April 22, 2025)
I was driving my car and all of a sudden my steering wheel became extremely hard to turn, and a warning appeared on my dash saying “power steering assistance reduced”. It took all my strength to get around the next turn. Luckily I was near my home and was only a few turns from my driveway. My husband looked under my car and the steering rack was cracked. After investigating online, it appears to be a common defect among Jaguar F Paces, and the cracks occur in the same two places, one of which matched the crack on my vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11656167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11114011 · 2018-07-26 (July 26, 2018)
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 DEALERSHIP WITH SAME REPAIR FOR THE 6TH TIME - THEY KEEP STATING THEY CORRECTED BUT SAME WARNING LIGHTS KEEPS COMING ON, AFTER THE 5TH TIME ATTEMPTED REPAIR FOR LOOSE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, I REPORTED ENGINE SHUTS OFF ON HIGHWAY (INTERMITTENTLY) ALL …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,055 miles reported. Look up ODI 11114011 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11122822 · 2018-08-27 (August 27, 2018)
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 TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR MORRIS COUNTY (275 MAIN ST, MADISON, NEW JERSEY 07940, [phone removed]) WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR FREEPORT (146 WEST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520, [phon…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11653081 · 2025-04-06 (April 6, 2025)
The timing chain is the issues and yes it is available to inspect upon request. My safety has been put at risk because this snap at anytime. My car stalls and has really rough idling. Yes I have reported this rattle noise but I was told nothing was found, the noise got worse with the idling and I was told my car was out of warranty and the timing chain was breaking down.It started with the misfire, then rough idling and now the engine light. The rattling started and was first reported at 50k miles.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11653081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683093 · 2025-08-26 (August 26, 2025)
While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. The first incident occurred in May 2025 and stalled twice in late August 2025. Each time I lost motive power and steering/brake assist dropped, I coasted to a safe spot, turned the ignition off and back on, and the vehicle restarted. In May, a shop retrieved P0087 – fuel rail/system pressure too low. They could not reproduce the problem, added DEF, and cleared the code. The issue has recurred. No crash or injuries. The Check Engine light was on in May; no other warnings were noted at…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11683093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11114066 · 2018-07-27 (July 27, 2018)
MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TRAVELING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND I COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKING. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND BECAUSE OF THAT I SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES; SEVER CONCUSSION, 3 BROKEN VERTABRAE, AND TORN LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS IN MY RIGHT ANKLE (DRIVING FOOT). IF THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED I WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFERED THE INJURIES I DID, THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR/MODEL AND I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE FRONTAL AIRBAG SENSOR COMPONENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 48 miles reported. Look up ODI 11114066 at NHTSA ↗