2017 Jaguar F-Pace: common problems and reliability
One of the worst F-Pace years.
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63 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 F-Pace?The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace has 63 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag electrical system faults / software errors: causing dashboard warning lights (traction control, stability control), telematics failures (3g/4g compatibility issues), infotainment glitches, and unresolvable configuration codes. primarily affects 2017-2020 models.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other F-Pace years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the F-Pace?
Across the 7 F-Pace model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 63 (2017). With 63 complaints, the 2017 F-Pace sits above the model's median of 14.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 F-Pace
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 17V153000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles may have been built with a rear driveshaft that is too short, potentially resulting the driveshaft separating from the vehicle.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V491000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicle equipped with a 3.0L engine. A bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long. As a result, the fuel pump may not be properly secured and the fuel line may crack and leak.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 17V678000Jaguar 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.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 18V052000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentElectrical system faults / software errors
Causing dashboard warning lights (traction control, stability control), telematics failures (3G/4G compatibility issues), infotainment glitches, and unresolvable configuration codes. Primarily affects 2017-2020 models.
- IsolatedEngine misfires / undiagnosed vibrations
Intermittent severe shaking, inconsistent check engine light illumination, difficult for dealerships to diagnose. Reported on a 2017 35T model.
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