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2018 · Jaguar
Jaguar F-PACE problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 41 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Reliability score
8.0 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Critical
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Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2018 F-PACE?
Generally reliable
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Buying a used 2018 Jaguar F-PACE? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
powertrain — 8 owner reports
· tends to show around 65,750 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
electrical — 6 owner reports
· tends to show around 31,652 mi · ~$850 to fix
engine — 6 owner reports
· tends to show around 8,200 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
steering — 5 owner reports
· ~$700 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: electrical is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 31,652 mi.
Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
engine (~$3,100) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2018 F-PACE· bodyCrash
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…
I believe my vehicle has a serious safety defect related to the engine cooling system that creates a fire and safety hazard. Specifically, coolant appears to leak from the cooling-elbow near the turbocharger, following a belt failure that lead to engine overheating and elbow…
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…
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Common questions
Is the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE?
On the NHTSA data, the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2018 Jaguar F-PACE?
Inspect the powertrain first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 8 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 65,750 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE a good used car to buy?
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 41 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is powertrain. Typical failure occurs around 65,750 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 8 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 65,750 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 65,750 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Jaguar F-PACE has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Jaguar F-PACE?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 41 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 2 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Jaguar/F-PACE.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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