2017 Jaguar F-Pace Reliability Score: 5.4 out of 10

63 NHTSA Complaints

4 Recalls

2 Fire Reports

3 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

5.4 / 10

Reliability score

More complaints of failed or replaced engines and transmissions than similar luxury sedans

A score of 7.0 means as many complaints as similar vehicles. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Complaints of a failed or replaced engine, transmission or drive unit run well above similar vehicles and pull this score down.

Owners filed 40 powertrain complaints. A typical luxury sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 22.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 1.7 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall40 complaints against about 22 for similar vehicles

5.6

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced15 complaints against about 5 for similar vehicles

4.3

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is 7.0, as many complaints as similar vehicles. A line shows a number once similar vehicles would draw at least 5 of its complaints (20 for the last three years).

What owners describe

All 15 complaints of a failed or replaced engine, transmission or drive unit describe a failed or replaced engine.

“Timing chain stretched which caused engine to seize and fail at 80,000 miles. Engines replaced along with new timing, chains and belts. Two months later, the turbo seized and failed. Turbo had to be replaced. This is a known problem with jaguar for this year and model car. There…” 2017 model year

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.

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S/C LEV3 SULEV30

3.0L 6-cyl / 340 hp

41 complaints 41.0 per year Gasoline

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

electrical

fuel system

transmission

other

Same engine used in

LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (2014-2022)

AJ20-D4M LEV3 LEV160

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 180 hp

19 complaints 19.0 per year Diesel

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

fuel system

transmission

brakes

electrical

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Jaguar F-Pace Unidentified Engine

3 complaints 3.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

wheels tires

fuel system

steering

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar F-Pace, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 35 owner complaints

Electrical System: 12 owner complaints

Fuel System: 10 owner complaints

Transmission: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2017 Jaguar F-Pace

On a used 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (35), the electrical system (12) and the fuel system (10). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-09. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 35 owner complaints on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace about the engine, all engines combined.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace about the electrical system.
Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace about the fuel system, all engines combined.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace about the wheels and tires.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace

Recalls (4)

18V052000Jan 12, 2018serious

Electrical System

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Pace vehicles. The Instrument Cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

17V678000Oct 26, 2017serious

Electrical System

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

17V491000Aug 4, 2017serious

Fuel System

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicle equipped with a 3.0L engine. A bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long. As a result, the fuel pump may not be properly secured and the fuel line may crack and leak.

17V153000Mar 9, 2017serious

Powertrain

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar F-PACE vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles may have been built with a rear driveshaft that is too short, potentially resulting the driveshaft separating from the vehicle.

All Generations

20172017 20182018 20192019

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3 engines / 22 complaints

4 engines / 32 complaints

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1 engine / 83 complaints

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3 engines / 20 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace complaints?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the fuel system.

Is the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace have?

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints on file for the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2017-2017 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Jaguar F-Pace?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the fuel system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the F-Pace have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 63 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-18.