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2016 Jaguar F-Type problems

Owners filed 11 complaints about the 2016 Jaguar F-Type with NHTSA between Apr 2016 and Apr 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (4).

Complaints
11
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system4
  2. Power train3
  3. Engine3
  4. Steering2
  5. Electronic stability control (esc)2
  6. Back over prevention1
  7. Suspension1
  8. Visibility/wiper1
  9. Vehicle speed control1
  10. Other / unknown2

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 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
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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.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

4 reports1 crash
“Symptoms of failure was present prior to complete failure. At highway speed, vehicle sometimes resisted steering input. At 20-30mph, steering wanders side to side and fights my steering inputs. When complete failure occurred, steering became difficult at low speed, parking situations. No warning or error message on dash. Vehicle was towed to dealer where they determined the electric motor on the steering rack suffered an internal failure. When disconnected from power, the steering rack was smooth, albeit unassisted. When connected to power, the steering rack was stiff and difficult to turn. It was determined that the electric motor resisted steering input rather than assist. Steering racks used by a range of Jaguar Land Rover products in this period also suffered similar internal failures.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2026Steering, Power train, Electrical systemODI 11734719

Power train

3 reports
“The Rear Differential started making an odd noise. Took it to the dealer where it is now and they said it needs a new rear differential. They are blaming the tires...”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 26, 2022Power trainODI 11454277

Engine

3 reports1 crash
“I have been encountering a persistent issue with the engine, which exhibits symptoms of underperformance, occasionally necessitating a complete stop. Additionally, the ABS warning light activates intermittently without providing any diagnostic codes before subsequently disappearing. A recent diagnostic check identified several minor concerns. I've also observed a degradation in the vehicle's handling characteristics, paired with a "Stability Control No Longer Available" warning message. I have ruled out a fuse-related issue, as all fuses have been assessed and found to be functional. Furthermore, my vehicle seems subject to additional recall considerations. Reports of stability control failures have emerged in various Jaguar models, including the F-Type, typically attributable to sensor failures or malfunctions within the electronic control module. Common culprits for these stability control issues include faulty wheel speed sensors or problems with the ABS control module. Such malfunctions frequently trigger warning lights, suggesting compromised efficiency in the stability control system and its associated subsystems. This instability resulted in me…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 21, 2025Suspension, Electrical system, EngineCrash reportedODI 11675043

Steering

2 reports1 related recall
“WHEN CHANGING LANES @ APP. 45MPH, THE CAR INITIALLY FELT AS IF IT WOULD ROLL OVER. THE CAR THEN SWERVED RIGHT AND LEFT , NEARLY PUSHING ME INTO THE TRAFFIC IN THE NEXT LANE. STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, REQUIRING MY FULL STRENGTH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR STRAIGHTENED AND STEERING EFFORT RETURNED TO NORMAL.THIS OCCURRED ON A SMOOTH, 4-LANE ROAD WHICH WAS DRY. JAGUAR SERVICE PERSONNEL WERE AWARE OF SIMILAR ISSUES BUT COLD NOT IDENTIFY A CAUSE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 22, 2016Steering, Unknown or other, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 10937116

Electronic stability control (esc)

2 reports
“FOLLOWING "REPAIRS" AT THE DEALERSHIP ON COOLING SYSTEM, CAR NOTIFIED ME OF OVERHEATING HALF WAY HOME WHILE ON HIGHWAY. AFTER NEARLY CRASHING AND BEING HIT IN TRYING TO PULL OVER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, I OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND THE COOLENT LINES HAD BEEN SHAVED AND REPAIRS IN OTHER AREAS VERY POORLY DONE. CAR CONSTANTLY IS LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE BATTERY 4 TIMES AND THE CAR REQUIRES DAILY JUMP STARTING. THE CAR PAINT INDICATED A REPAINT JOB WHEN DEL8VERED TO ME WITH 100 MILES OF IT. AFTER CLAIMING TO HAVE REALIGNED THE TIRES AFTER MY FRONTS WENT BAD AFTER 5000 MILES, I DISCOVERED THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN BALANCED NOR ALIGNED. I LEFT ONE WHEEL NUT LOSE BEFORE SERVICE ON EACH TIRE AND EACH WAS STILL LOSE AFTER. JAGUAR HAS DEFRAUDED ME ON MULTIPLE LEVELS, THREATENED ME FOR USING A OB2 CAR CODE READER AND GENERALLY COMMITTED MULTIPLE CORPORATE CRIMES FOR WHICH I AM SEEKING SIGNIFICANT ACTION. I AM BASED IN NASHVILLE. DESPITE 23 TRIPS TO THE DEALER IN 5 MONTHS, JAGUAR BLAMED ALL THE CARS PROBLEMS ON NON EXISTENT MODIFICATIONS THEY ACCUSED ME OF INSTALLING WITHOUT WARRANT AND CONTRADICTORY TO WHAT THEIR OWN SERVICE MANAGER NEW TO BE FACT.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 17, 2017Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc), EngineODI 10955201

Back over prevention

1 report
“Rear back up camera does not work. Vehicle displays ‘Rear Camera System Fault’ message. No image on screen when reverse gear selected.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2025Electrical system, Back over preventionODI 11696054
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.