2018 Jaguar F-PACE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11112741 · 2018-07-20 (July 20, 2018)
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 BOULEVARD #1, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32225) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11112741 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 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 ↗
Owner report 11122798 · 2018-08-27 (August 27, 2018)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122798 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 11152033 · 2018-11-16 (November 16, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JAGUAR X671 (NA). WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, THE SNOW PILED UP UNDERNEATH THE WIPER BLADES AND THE SENSORS STOPPED THE WIPERS FROM WORKING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER (CHERRY HILL JAGUAR, 2000 NJ-70, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003, [phone removed]) WAS CALLED AND SUGGESTED THE CONTACT TAKE A VIDEO OF THE OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT RECORDED A VIDEO AND EMAILED IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER WOULD CALL HIM BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,930 miles reported. Look up ODI 11152033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11384526 · 2020-12-22 (December 22, 2020)
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, I HEARD A NOISE AS THE JAGUAR WAS COMING TOWARD ME WHEN THE OPEN DOOR OF THE JAGUAR HOOKED ONTO THE OTHER CAR IN THE GARAGE. I HAD NO ESCAPE PATH BUT THE DOOR STOPPED THE CAR FROM COMING ALL THE WAY TO THE WALL. IF IT HAD NOT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN TRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11384526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472785 · 2022-07-07 (July 7, 2022)
The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact XL Sport, Tire Size 265/40/R22, DOT Number: HW6FD44K. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 75 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The contact stated that his wife saw no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his wife was able to safely pull off of the highway. The contact stated that there was damage to the driver’s side rear inner fender liner, and to the rear bumper plastic co…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11472785 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V678000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2017-10-26 (October 26, 2017)
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.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V052000 · Electrical System:Software | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2018-01-12 (January 12, 2018)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Note: This recall expands the scope of vehicles recalled under 17V-678. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 2018-02-02 (February 2, 2018)
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
NHTSA campaign record ↗