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…

12/22/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11384526.0

2018 F-PACE · powertrain

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…

12/05/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11703247.0

2018 F-PACE · other

Backup camera and all parking sensors freeze when the car has been turned on and off in a short period of time and put into reverse. This happens about once a week. When I get in my car, put it in reverse after a short stop, the backup camera will freeze the image. The sensors…

11/18/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11626041.0

2018 F-PACE · visibility

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…

11/16/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11152033.0

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severe NHTSA 18V052000 12/01/2018

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 38 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.

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. 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. 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 38 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 aren't always better value.

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