Jaguar F PACE Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls β NHTSA data
Comparing used Jaguar F PACE options? We analyzed 10 model years (2017β2026) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Jaguar F PACE has 149 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls across model years 2017β2026. The most reported issue area is ENGINE. 2017 drew the most complaints; 2024 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- F PACE
- Model years analyzed
- 2017β2026 (10 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 149
- Safety recall campaigns
- 27
- Crash-related complaints
- 14
- Fire-related complaints
- 5
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2017 (63 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2024 (0 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- ENGINE
- Reliability signal
- Below Average
By model year
Jaguar F PACE: which years to avoid & which to buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used β lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record β lower risk starting points.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
NCAP crash test ratings for this model are not yet loaded or this vehicle was not tested in the years analyzed. NHTSA tests a subset of new vehicles each year. Check nhtsa.gov/ratings directly for the latest results.
What the complaint data suggests
Below AverageThe JAGUAR F PACE has 149 NHTSA complaints and 27 recalls on record. 14 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 149 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 27 federal recall campaigns
- 14 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Sep 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
27 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2017β2026. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 149 NHTSA complaints β these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
149 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
Yes, Auto emergency braking system disengage without notice, No, No, No
The center console gear shift has a lever to disengage the current gear to shift into another gear. However, if the lever isnβt fully pressed, the gear shift will still move, but the car remains in the original gear. So a driver may believe the shifted from reverse to drive (or vice versa) when it hasnβt. In theory, this lever should work like a manual transmission. One cannot shift gears in a manual without engaging the clutch fully. The automatic transmission/gear shift lever should work the same. In other words, the gear shift should not move/disengage unless the lever is fully pressed. Note: the vehicle (a former loaner vehicle) was recently purchased.
Failure of the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) rack on 2019 Jaguar Pace causing an immediate safety hazard when driven in the rain. Factory EPAS motor housings suffer from inherent design vulnerability. Power steering to the vehicle was locked up with dashboard warning. Jaguar Monroeville has confirmed need for new steering rack, tie rods, etc costing $8900 including labor. There were no warnings prior to failure as the issue arose when driving in the rain. There is an active community of over 1800 JLR drivers called JLR Power Steering Alliance Group on Facebook fighting this issue with proposed class action lawsuits. Jaguar is inconsistently applying some goodwill assistance. Attempts for assistance were denied. Please call Jaguar CRC [XXX] and Jaguar Monroeville service manager [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed and the engine started overheating. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact allowed the engine to cool down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a coolant out pipe failure. The contact was informed that the failure caused the failure of the thermostat, water pump, and the gas oil separator. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: JLRTB02027NAS3, which had a similar failure description. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised that a goodwill repair was at the discretion of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
One seatbelt has been sticking the front passenger seatbelt for quite some time since I purchased the vehicle recently a few days ago the drivers seatbelt started sticking, and I actually got trapped in the seatbelt in the car and could not get out for quite some time I eventually had to expand the seatbelt and crawl my way out of the car.
Check Engine light POO14 , indicates shake , stall and loss of power. Appointment is scheduled with Jaguar, this is a known problem and recall however my specific model has no yet been placed on recall , definitely a safety problem that shall not be noticed only until an accident occurs to me myself or others.
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My car didn't stop when I was parking. I went over the sidewalk and I hit the tree on the driver side passenger door. The tree and sidewalk slowed me down enough where I missed the head on collision with the building in front of me. I took pictures and reported it to my insurance.
My 2019 Jaguar F Pace has been leaking fluids for over 2 years. A mechanic repaired a coolant pump, however there continues to be fluids leaking. A mechanic informed me my car is making a sound as if the power steering is about to go, which will cause engine failure. After researching, it was brought to my attention this has happened to thousands of f pace owners. I am the only owner of my car which was purchased in April 2019, with 0 miles on it. It now has roughly 92,000 miles on it. I am concerned the engine will fail due to the faulty steering rack and believe this should be a recall. In my research, I found a customer that had to threaten a lawsuit to LRJ to have this issue covered at 100%.
Rear wheel explosion on the road
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, after which the contact smelled antifreeze on the interior of the vehicle. The low coolant and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures the radiator and vacuum cooling system elbow hose. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with water pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Mutilple oil leaks and coolant leak from faulty parts into engine causing engine premature faliure.
Rear camera and electrical components within and under console failed and replaced by dealer three times under warranty. Now, barley outside of warranty center console clerical components failed again and not covered.
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. There was a red triangle displayed on the instrument panel. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coolant level, coolant hose, and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 51,039.
Our vehicleβs exhaust camshaft actuator failed without warning and costed +$3K. The vehicle was only 6 months outside its warranty and less than 60K miles. TSB for our VIN was issued for Camshaft solenoids and the technician stated it could have prevented the actuator failure. The service tech also stated he believes the Jaguar-recommended length between oil changes plays a factor in premature failed of this component. It appears to be a common issue for this engine according to the service tech and F-Pace forums.
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace.Β The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle depressurized. The driver detected smoke emerging from the engine. The contact pulled over and noticed fire emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle continued to burn down.Β The battery warning light was illuminated before the failure. There were no reported crashes or injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The fire department extinguished the fire and determined the failure was due to an electrical fire. The vehicle was towed to the towing lot. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case and referred him to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 140, 000.
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while driving forward into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive forward and crash into the rear of a second parked vehicle. During the incident, the contact sustained a neck and head injury which did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. No police report was taken. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I was hit head on and the air bags did NOT deploy
IN MY 2019 JAGUAR F PACE, I WAS STOPPED, WAITING FOR THE CAR IN OPPOSITE LANE TO PASS SO I COULD CROSS LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE OTHER DRIVER CROSSED THE YELLOW LINES HITTING ME HEAD ON AT ABOUT 45 MPH. MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE OTHER DRIVERS DID YET MINE DID NOT, NO WARNINGS FROM DRIVE PACKAGE OR ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS SHOWED. CAR IS TOTALED, NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
I PURCHASED A 2019 JAGUAR F PACE FROM A DEALERSHIP IN NEW JERSEY ON OCTOBER 5TH 2019. I WAS THE 2ND OWNER AND THE CAR ALREADY HAD 19K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS WELL SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AND IS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL 2024/60K MILES WHICH IS UNTIL 60K MILES OR 5 YEARS. SO I HAPPILY BOUGHT IT AS IT WAS IN A GREAT CONDITION. UPON ASKING THEM WHEN THE NEXT SERVICE IS DUE, THEY MENTIONED AT 32K MILES OR 12 MONTHS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. ON SEPT 28TH 2020, MY CAR REACHED 32K MILES SO I SCHEDULED ITS SERVICING WITH JAGUAR DEALERSHIP (NOT THE SAME DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM). ALONG WITH SERVICE, MY CAR WAS ALSO SHOWING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALERT ON THE DASHBOARD. JAG DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AND FOUND SOME ISSUE WITH THE TIMING BELT/TENSIONERS IN THE ENGINE OF THE CAR FOR THE REASON OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THEY TOLD ME THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED IN WARRANTY AS THE CAR HAS NO PREVIOUS SERVICE RECORD FROM WHEN IT WAS 1ST SOLD TO ITS FIRST OWNER IN 2018 UNTIL THE SERVICE WHICH THEY JUST DID AFTER I BROUGHT THEM MY CAR. I THEM SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THE CAR ASKING IF THEY HAVE THE SERVICE RECORD/OIL CHANGE RECORD ON THE CAR WHEN THEY SOLD ME. THEY SAID THEY CANNOT PROVIDE ANY RECORD HISTORY ON THE CAR. NOW I HAVE TO PAY $4100 FROM MY POCKET EVEN WHEN MY CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NOT MAINTAINED AS PER JAGUAR GUIDELINES, AND SINCE I WAS TOLD TO DO THE SERVICE ONLY WHEN MY CAR GIVES AN ALERT WITH 32K MILES OR 12 MONTHS, WHICH IS WHAT I DID. ALSO AS PER JAGUAR MAINTAINENCE GUIDELINES, IF OIL CHANGE IS DONE, THE CAR IS GOOD FOR 16K MILES, BUT MY DEALERSHIP WHO SOLD ME THE CAR IS SAYING I SHOULD HAVE CHANGED AT EVERY 3K MILES I DRIVE WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY NONSENSE AND I BELIEVE THAT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN EXPLICITLY POINTED OUT AT THE TIME OF SALE. I FEEL CHEATED.
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.
Showing 20 of 149 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations β hereβs what each number actually tells you about a used Jaguar F PACE, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is β but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Jaguar F PACE has 149 complaints on record across 10 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Jaguar F PACE has 27 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 14 of the Jaguar F PACE's 149 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions β a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Below Average) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable β simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Jaguar F PACE vehicles on the road β not any specific car. Two Jaguar F PACE vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage β NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Jaguar F PACE has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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Jaguar F PACE reliability β frequently asked questions
Is the Jaguar F PACE reliable?
Below Average. The Jaguar F PACE has 149 NHTSA owner complaints and 27 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is ENGINE. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which Jaguar F PACE years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2017 (63 complaints), 2018 (43 complaints), 2019 (17 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common Jaguar F PACE problems?
Top reported issues: ENGINE (57 complaints); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (29 complaints); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (20 complaints).
Does the Jaguar F PACE have recalls?
Yes β 27 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Jaguar F PACE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.