2017 Jaguar F-Pace: common problems and reliability

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. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

63
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the F-Pace?

Across the 4 F-Pace model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2020) to 63 (2017). With 63 complaints, the 2017 F-Pace sits abovethe model's median of 41.

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

engine
33
electrical system
11
fuel/propulsion system
10
power train
6
visibility/wiper
5

Recalls affecting the 2017 F-Pace

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 17V153000

Jaguar 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, potential…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 17V491000

Jaguar 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…

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 17V678000

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.

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 18V052000

Jaguar 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. Owners of 2021+ models report significantly higher satisfaction, praising the vehicles for being fun to drive, comfortable, and, in several specific cases, surprisingly reliable with…

  • 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. Frequency: very frequent.
  • ZF 8HP automatic transmission failure: gearbox fault warnings, vehicle entering neutral while driving, error codes P1707, P0715, P0700. Linked to potential TCM (Transmission Control Module) failure or fluid issues. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the F-Pace. See the full F-Pace owner picture and every model year.

Other F-Pace model years

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