Problems · NHTSA complaints
2017 Jaguar F-Pace problems
Owners filed 64 complaints about the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace with NHTSA between Jun 2016 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (33).
Complaints
64
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine33
- Electrical system11
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Power train6
- Visibility/wiper5
- Steering4
- Exterior lighting3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Air bags2
- Service brakes2
- Structure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Electronic stability control (esc)2
- Seat belts2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
3
9
3
2
2
7
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15
3
7
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Engine
33 reports1 crash1 fire
“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 system
11 reports1 fire2 related recalls
“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…”
Fuel/propulsion system
10 reports
“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.”
Power train
6 reports1 related recall
“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.”
Visibility/wiper
5 reports1 fire
“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.”
Steering
4 reports
“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....”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.