2018 Jaguar F-Pace: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace has 41 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 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 2018 model year

41
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
4
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 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 41 complaints, the 2018 F-Pace sits about the same asthe 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
16
electrical system
10
power train
8
fuel/propulsion system
6
steering
5

Recalls affecting the 2018 F-Pace

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.

fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Campaign 18V090000

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 …

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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