2018 Jaguar F-Pace problems and complaints

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace. The most-reported areas: Engine (19), Electrical System (10), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).

Key takeaways

  • 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1941%
Electrical System1022%
Fuel/Propulsion System817%
Power Train817%
Unknown Or Other715%
Steering613%
Fuel System24%
Gasoline24%
Visibility/Wiper24%
Back Over Prevention12%
Seat Belts12%
Tires12%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2018 Jaguar F-Pace SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-10-12

Rod Knock in Cylinder 1. It is available for inspection any time Problem has been confirmed by a dealer and independent service center Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center. they found that the fuel injectors were installed in incorrect locations. They installed them into correct locations. No warnin...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-07

Fuel is leaking onto the engine and in the engine bay from the fuel rail and fuel line. I can also smell fuel inside the vehicle's cab. There is already a recall on this exact year make and model vehicle with the same engine. Somehow my vehicle did not make it to the list. My vehicle is available for inspection. My f...

Engine - filed 2026-09-14

I own a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE that recently failed the Virginia state safety inspection due to a problem involving the fuel system/fuel rail. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The primary symptom was a strong smell of raw gasoline. There were no warning lights or messages on t...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.