2018 Jaguar E-Pace Problems

The cooling fan runs at extremely high speed for no reason and makes an extremely loud noise. There have been similar multiple complaints on jaguar e pace forums

ON 7.9.2019 CAR WAS IN ECO MODE. WENT DOWN HILL, STOPPED AT LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT. CAR TURNED OFF AS SHOULD BUT WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED AS, NO POWER TO CAR AS WAS TRYING TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD, ALMOST HIT GUARDRAIL BECAUSE COULD NOT TURN WHEEL EASILY AS NO POWER STEERING. CAR WAS IN DRIVE STILL. HAD TO TRY AND GET OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE I COULD ATTEMPT TO RESTART. HAD TO PUT IN PARK AND START ENGINE AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS. THE ECO ON/OFF DOES NOT ALWAYS GO OFF WHEN IT SHOULD EVEN THOUGH IT IS TURNED ON. SAME DAY, SAME ROUTE. STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS OR RED LIGHTS AND SOMETIMES SHUTS CAR OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT.

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal fuel odor had been emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal smell persisted. The contact stated that the fuel odor was strong when filling up the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine bay. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, however, and refused to inspect or diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive fuel and the failure was worsening. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that upon routine tire service, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact was informed by the mechanic at a local Firestone that the fuel line was leaking while the vehicle was running. No warning light was illuminated. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The car shifts into neutral on the freeway.

VEHICLE EXHIBITS VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS AT LOWER SPEEDS. MAJORITY OF THE OCCURRENCES DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SMOOTH STOP WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTING AND OCCASIONALLY ACCOMPANIED BY A 'BOUNCING, IN THE DRIVELINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE A COMMON ENVIRONMENT, SURFACE, GRADE, SPEED, OR VEHICLE CONFIGURATION. UNABLE TO CONTROL WITH BRAKING OR THROTTLE CONTROL. IN COMPARISON VEHICLE BEHAVIOR WILL CAUSE UNCONTROLLED SLIDE ON SLICK WINTER SURFACES. DEALER, MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANUFACTURE CORPORATE REP DECLARED VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.

VEHICLE EXHIBITS VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS AT LOWER SPEEDS. MAJORITY OF THE OCCURRENCES DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SMOOTH STOP WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTING AND OCCASIONALLY ACCOMPANIED BY A 'BOUNCING, IN THE DRIVELINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE A COMMON ENVIRONMENT, SURFACE, GRADE, SPEED, OR VEHICLE CONFIGURATION. UNABLE TO CONTROL WITH BRAKING OR THROTTLE CONTROL. IN COMPARISON VEHICLE BEHAVIOR WILL CAUSE UNCONTROLLED SLIDE ON SLICK WINTER SURFACES. DEALER, MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANUFACTURE CORPORATE REP DECLARED VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.

The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the front hazard lights were still blinking. The contact's wife opened the driver's door and there was smoke inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke odor was coming from the cabin of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle, and the battery was disconnected. The contact stated that the A/C unit, and the heated front seats failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the integrated climate control module and switch pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,900.

OEM windshield, vehicle has no accidents or damage. Windshield seal failed. Can push the windshield away from the frame and has water intrusion. Unknown how much of the seal and dash electronics are compromised. Safety concern catastrophic failure of a windshield while driving or loss of electronics resulting in loss of driver control. No picture of seal failure available as it requires destructive testing.