2017 Jaguar F-Pace Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine3538.5%
- Electrical1112.1%
- Fuel system1011.0%
- Powertrain (other)66.6%
- Driver assistance55.5%
- Visibility55.5%
- Steering44.4%
- Brakes33.3%
- Exterior lighting33.3%
- Airbags22.2%
- Body & structure22.2%
- Seat belts22.2%
- Suspension11.1%
- Tires & wheels11.1%
- Interior & seats11.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The message "Engine Overheating" was displayed, forcing the contact to turn off the vehicle. The contact was picked up to purchase coolant. The contact returned and added coolant to the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where the engine was taken apart under extended warranty coverage. The dealer diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 38,249.
I brought my car used with warranty and everything was fine even though I barely drove the car because I had another car that I used to commute so I really didn’t drive the car often. Within a week I noticed a loud sound but I didn’t think anything of it because it was a diesel engine. Within a year I was on the freeway and my car just stopped in mid traffic which a semi diesel truck almost hit me due to engine failure. My car just stopped and my check engine light did not come on until this day. My car is still not running because I took to a repair shop and they said that my timing chain had alot of wear it it would cost 4000 to 5000 to fix. I notice that this is a common problem for the jaguar f pace.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
The front drivers side headlamp malfunctioned after condensation entered the lamp via rain and then humidity. The issue first started April 12, 2026. I was leaving to go on a 260 miles drive when I pulled out of the drive way and I started getting a flickering "Dipped Beam Fault". It started flickering on and off as I was picking up speed to merge onto the interstate. I drove all those miles with my left thumb on the Menu OK button to clear it. Then it would come back on again as I was going through two major cities. It was very distracting and I kept glancing down every time it would light up. It did this for 5 hours. Also, my signal light was malfunctioning but I always tried to use it even so because of the heavy traffic. I called Jaguar when I got home and the women on the line said she had never heard of anything like this before and to take it to the dealership. So I took it to Jaguar and they did a complete inspection and told me the entire light component would have to be replaced because the seal is not good-even though the car has less then 100,000 miles on it, no reported accidents, and I was not informed by the dealer it has this problem when I purchased a few months ago.
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-PACE. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the instrument cluster was not functioning as needed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V052000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
Recall H009 is exactly what happened to my car I was turning in an intersection when I herd a loud boom and crackling I lost control almost hitting 2 cars and when I finally stopped I look below and my drive shaft had snapped and some of the drive shaft was stuck in the differential. Recall H039 is exactly what happened to my car I was driving my car and it suddenly cut off on me while driving I then had it towed to a mechanic shop and it smelled like gas after a couple attempts to start it the mechanic told me it was leaking gas from engine and out exhaust pipes the engine was flooded with gas and could have caught fire if kept driving after doing some research this exact recall H039 is what the mechanic had explained to me. My vin was not listed on the recalls but is an 2017 Jaguar F Pace 3.0 L vin is [XXX] these problems happen unexpectedly and no warning or anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oil leaking from turbo charger into exhaust.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
Recall H009 is exactly what happened to my car I was turning in an intersection when I herd a loud boom and crackling I lost control almost hitting 2 cars and when I finally stopped I look below and my drive shaft had snapped and some of the drive shaft was stuck in the differential. Recall H039 is exactly what happened to my car I was driving my car and it suddenly cut off on me while driving I then had it towed to a mechanic shop and it smelled like gas after a couple attempts to start it the mechanic told me it was leaking gas from engine and out exhaust pipes the engine was flooded with gas and could have caught fire if kept driving after doing some research this exact recall H039 is what the mechanic had explained to me. My vin was not listed on the recalls but is an 2017 Jaguar F Pace 3.0 L vin is [XXX] these problems happen unexpectedly and no warning or anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Particulate matter sensor (PMS) circuit fault code P24C6 stored in PCM. Even after PMS replacement/repair, the check engine light came back. In the meantime, Jaguar Land Rover dealership became Land Rover dealership. Now that LR dealership won't fix this.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
I have done lots of research and have noticed that there is a lot of issues that the F-Pace has been experiencing with the turbocharger. At some point Jaguar needs to take responsibility and call for a recall. Its a shame that a vehicle that represents prestige has been found to not be a reliable vehicle and to top it all off the parts are over priced. $2500 cost is a lot of money to spend for a vehicle that hasn't reached a 100,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while his wife was pulling into the driveway slowly, approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The driver depressed firmly on the brake pedal with both feet to avoid the vehicle running into the house. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not notified the manufacturer of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
Windshield. The Jaguar 2017 F Pace windshield is very fragile. While driving down [XXX] on multiple occasions, a pebble has hit my window and caused a huge crack. On the most recent occurrence the pebble was still in my window shield after returning home. I was traveling around 70 to 75 mph when the pebble hit my windshield. I am now on my 5th window shield since purchasing the vehicle in Dec 2019. When purchased, the vehicle had 31K miles and due to the shut down (2020)and work from home, the vehicles was barely driven. Jaguar Land Rover DFW 972.295.9783 has records of all my service calls regarding windshield replacement. The cracks have been both on the driver and passenger side. These windshields on average are $350 and up. Yes the problem has been confirmed by dealer.(Jaguar Land Rover DFW Hwy 114 Dallas TX). No Yes by the dealer (Jaguar Land Rover DFW Hwy 114 Dallas TX.) No No there were not warning lights before hand. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This car had about 27, 950 miles on it! While driving the low coolant light came on. Stopped at once and checked the coolant level. I was only slightly low. Added more coolant and light went out, this was about one week ago, 3/3/2024. The next day after two miles, low coolant light. Again added more coolant. The next day after a few miles, the car smelled of oil or something unusual, a burning smell, as my wife was driving it, no warning lights this time, this happened while stopped at a stop light. Suddenly the entire front of the car was covered with smoke! My wife said she thought the car was on fire. She pulled into a parking lot and stopped the car. The smoke subsided and she called me. The car did not appear to be overheated and the temperature gauge was normal. Adding more coolant temporally solved the issue. I have taken the car into the Jaguar dealer and they immediately knew what the problem was, seems that ALL 2017 JAGUARS have this problem. An internet search verified the problem is so well know that Jaguar changed the defective parts and issued a service bulletin addressing this problem, BUT even though our car is well within the warranty mileage, the Jaguar dealers said that I would have to pay in excess of $3600 to get our car repaired! This is outrages! the car is not safe to drive and Jaguar is well aware of the problem, yet they refuse to correct it unless the customer pays for Jaguar's faulty design!!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
ELECTRICAL EXAMPLE: SYSTEM GETS STUCK ON BACKUP CAMERA AND RESTARTS OFTEN AND DOESN'T RESPOND TO CLICKING ON BUTTONS LIKE AC. SEATBELT EXAMPLE: PASSENGER SEATBELT OFTEN WON'T BUCKLE STEERING EXAMPLE: UPON TURNING STEERING WHEEL MAJOR SQUEALING SIGNS OTHER ISSUES: SQUEAKING FROM REAR WHEEL AREA, SUNROOF PARTS UNSECURED FLYING OUT WHILE DRIVING, START/STOP BUTTON NOT RESPONDING, FIT & FINISH INSIDE NOT FITTING TOGETHER NEAR DOOR JAMS, ENGINE LIGHT HAS FLASHED IN MIN OF 3-4 TIMES, COOLANT DIAGNOSTICS MISREADING, TIRE PRESSURE MISFIRING AND INDICATING EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE WHEN THIS ISN'T THE CASE, SPORT MODE IN TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK, KNEE OFTEN HITS PADDLE SHIFTERS WHEN IN SPORT MODE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING....
MY BRAND NEW JAGUAR PACE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. IT TOOK JAGUAR 4 WEEKS TO FIX. WHEN I PICKED UP CAR THE STEERING WAS VERY UNSAFE, SHAKING AND MAKING A NOISES. ANOTHER WEEK GOES WITH OUT MY CAR, A TOTAL OF OVER 30 DAYS AND JAGUAR CLAIMS ITS WAS THE DOOR MAKING NOISE. JAGUAR IS HIDING THINGS AND THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal there was a squeaking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the rear brake pads failed and needed to be replaced. The rear brake pads were replaced; however, approximately a month later, the squeaking noise returned. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where the brake pads were cleaned but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,344. The consumer stated the manufacture was made aware of the problem. The dealer was unable to assist with the vehicle because there were no recalls listed.
The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that extra travel time was needed for the vehicle to come to a complete stop with an abnormal, screeching sound coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the braking system repaired; however, the failure persisted. In addition to the brake failure, the contact stated that the vehicle began to shut off while driving at various speeds as an unknown warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and remained at the dealer without being diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
The front drivers side headlamp malfunctioned after condensation entered the lamp via rain and then humidity. The issue first started April 12, 2026. I was leaving to go on a 260 miles drive when I pulled out of the drive way and I started getting a flickering "Dipped Beam Fault". It started flickering on and off as I was picking up speed to merge onto the interstate. I drove all those miles with my left thumb on the Menu OK button to clear it. Then it would come back on again as I was going through two major cities. It was very distracting and I kept glancing down every time it would light up. It did this for 5 hours. Also, my signal light was malfunctioning but I always tried to use it even so because of the heavy traffic. I called Jaguar when I got home and the women on the line said she had never heard of anything like this before and to take it to the dealership. So I took it to Jaguar and they did a complete inspection and told me the entire light component would have to be replaced because the seal is not good-even though the car has less then 100,000 miles on it, no reported accidents, and I was not informed by the dealer it has this problem when I purchased a few months ago.
While driving in the rain the headlights stopped working. An error popped up on the dashboard indicating a dipped beam fault. When I stopped there was condensation or water inside the headlight lenses on both sides and the lights would not turn back on in the on or auto position. The bright light indicator showed high and low beams but none of the lights would work except for the fog lights. We are having to replace both head light assemblies and bulbs but have not had the repairs completed yet.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE 2017 F-PACE JAGUAR WAS INSPECTED BY BOTH A COLLISION SPECIALIST AND AN INSURANCE AGENT AND IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE POLICE CRASH REPORT INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INDICATIONS THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE INOPERABLE. DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THE ACCIDENT LOCATION BECAUSE OF SEVERE CHEST AND SHOULDER PAIN.
I BOUGHT NEW 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS. NEITHER TIME DID AIR BAGS INFLAT. AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP SECOND TIME. ONLY 4 SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP. ONLY I THE DRIVER WAS IN THE CAR. PASSENGER SIDE WASN'T LOCKED UP JUST DRIVER AND ALL 3 REAR SEATS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND PASSENGERS IF I HAVE ANY. 1ST ACCIDENT 10 DAYS AFTER OWNING THE CAR. SECOND WAS 9 MONTHS. I HAVE NEVER HAD ACCIDENT MY FAULT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TIL OWNING THIS CAR. NOW 2 IN 8 MONTHS! BOUGHT CAR ON JUNE 30TH. 2016
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
Gear selector sticks at start-up and doesn't raise up to engage the car out of park. Have turn off the vehicle and re-start for the gear selector to raise. Trunk hatch will sometimes raise only part-way. Interior light panels for trunk button do not illuminate.
THE REAR TAILPIPES PROTRUDE BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER COVER WHICH CAUSES BURNS WHEN LOADING/UNLOADING CARGO FROM THE REAR COMPARTMENT. THERE IS A TENDENCY TO LEAN AGAINST THE REAR COVER WHEN LOADING/UNLOADING CARGO THUS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPES. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED AND RECENTLY TUNED OFF.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
ELECTRICAL EXAMPLE: SYSTEM GETS STUCK ON BACKUP CAMERA AND RESTARTS OFTEN AND DOESN'T RESPOND TO CLICKING ON BUTTONS LIKE AC. SEATBELT EXAMPLE: PASSENGER SEATBELT OFTEN WON'T BUCKLE STEERING EXAMPLE: UPON TURNING STEERING WHEEL MAJOR SQUEALING SIGNS OTHER ISSUES: SQUEAKING FROM REAR WHEEL AREA, SUNROOF PARTS UNSECURED FLYING OUT WHILE DRIVING, START/STOP BUTTON NOT RESPONDING, FIT & FINISH INSIDE NOT FITTING TOGETHER NEAR DOOR JAMS, ENGINE LIGHT HAS FLASHED IN MIN OF 3-4 TIMES, COOLANT DIAGNOSTICS MISREADING, TIRE PRESSURE MISFIRING AND INDICATING EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE WHEN THIS ISN'T THE CASE, SPORT MODE IN TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK, KNEE OFTEN HITS PADDLE SHIFTERS WHEN IN SPORT MODE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING....
I BOUGHT NEW 2017 JAGUAR F-PACE. BEEN INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS. NEITHER TIME DID AIR BAGS INFLAT. AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP SECOND TIME. ONLY 4 SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP. ONLY I THE DRIVER WAS IN THE CAR. PASSENGER SIDE WASN'T LOCKED UP JUST DRIVER AND ALL 3 REAR SEATS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND PASSENGERS IF I HAVE ANY. 1ST ACCIDENT 10 DAYS AFTER OWNING THE CAR. SECOND WAS 9 MONTHS. I HAVE NEVER HAD ACCIDENT MY FAULT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TIL OWNING THIS CAR. NOW 2 IN 8 MONTHS! BOUGHT CAR ON JUNE 30TH. 2016
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE WENT IN FOR NOISE IN FRONT END. LESS THAN 2000 MILES LATER THE FRONT SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. JAGUAR SAYS DEALER MAY HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG. DEALER SAYS CAR IS DEFECTIVE. LUCKILY I WAS GOING AT LOW SPEED WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL ASSEMBLY BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM CHASSIS. DRIVERS SIDE WAS COMPLETELY LOSE AND READY TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM CHASSIS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET TURNING. IF THIS WAS AT ANY SPED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JAGUAR F PACE S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI TIRES, TIRE LINE: P ZERO, TIRE SIZE: 265/40R/22. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WOBBLE IN THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR PORTLAND LOCATED AT (10125 SW WASHINGTON SQUARE RD, PORTLAND, OR 97223) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE ROLL FORCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 3 OF 4 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED WHICH OF THE THREE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THESE WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE VEHICLE POWERED ON, REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE / ELECTRICAL FIRE WITH SIGNIFICANT, ONGOING SMOLDERING. BURNED SEATING AND PASSENGER. REQUIRED PASSENGERS TO IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE VEHICLE. SEAT HEATER FIRE IMPACTED CABIN CLIMATE CONTROL, DEFROST SENSORS, WINDSHIELD WIPER SENSORS AND MORE. FIRE CONTINUED WHILE PARKED AND RUNNING. TOXIC ELECTRICAL FIRE SCENT PERMEATES VEHICLE. PHOTOS AND VIDEO AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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