This page covers 4 recalls, 29 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace.
20–29 mpg combined
8.1–11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace cluster around the powertrain, engine, and steering systems. On the engine side, owners report cracking or rupturing plastic cooling components, particularly coolant pipes and elbows near the turbocharger, leading to fluid leaks and overheating. A separate engine concern involves unexpected stalling while driving, with at least one owner retrieving a low fuel rail pressure code after the vehicle shut off and lost brake and steering assist before restarting. Steering complaints center on power steering rack failures, with multiple owners describing complete loss of power steering, and some linking the failure to water ingestion through a crack in the rack, an issue that surfaces in wet or flooded driving conditions.
29
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Jaguar F-PACE has 4 recalls, the most serious involving fuel rail end caps that can leak fuel vapor or liquid into the engine bay, where contact with hot engine or exhaust components raises the risk of a fire.
Two recalls share the same underlying issue: the instrument cluster can go blank without warning, leaving the driver without a speedometer, fuel gauge, or other critical readouts while the vehicle is moving. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and it remains open. On the lighting side, the automatic high beam system can activate without the expected indicator light appearing on the dashboard, meaning a driver may not realize their high beams are on and could inadvertently create glare for oncoming traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The Automatic High Beam system may be active without the dashboard indicator light turning on, leaving you unaware that high beams can engage automatically.
What the fix does
Jaguar will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for a vehicle software update.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel rail end caps may leak, allowing fuel vapor or liquid fuel to escape into the engine bay.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rail at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster display may intermittently go blank, leaving the driver unable to see dashboard information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore normal instrument cluster operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster display may occasionally go blank, making it difficult to see speed, fuel level, and other vital information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's software at no charge to fix the display issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
