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2018 Jaguar E-Pace Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,600miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 420 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel rail and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The car shuts down as I was driving. This occurred while driving and after stopping at stop signs/ red lights. The car turns off. I must turn on the car and and put it back into drive mode to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11194180, filed 2019-04, 200 miles

Fuel system: “When parked in a parking lot, the vehicle started moving by itself. This had happen before on a different occasions. This time I could not get it to stop. Because of the accident that ensued, I cant remember a lot about the accident. The police believe I hit the post at 30 to 50 MPH. Because of the Jaguar proprietary information system black box , no one can read the data from the car but Jaguar. That is kind of like letting the fox guard the hen house. All we want to know was if my foot was on the breaks which I believe while trying to stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11337541, filed 2020-07, 13,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle exhibits very hard downshifts at lower speeds. Majority of the occurrences driver is not able to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop with vehicle exhibiting very hard downshifting and occasionally accompanied by a 'bouncing, in the driveline. Unable to determine a common environment, surface, grade, speed, or vehicle configuration. Unable to control with braking or throttle control. In comparison vehicle behavior will cause uncontrolled slide on slick winter surfaces. Dealer, manufacturer customer service, manufacture corporate rep declared vehicle is operating as designed.”

NHTSA complaint #11253550, filed 2019-09, 5,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,500 and 68,900 miles.

50%0–1013%10–250%25–5013%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201920202024202520266
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Jaguar E-Pace version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E-Pace AWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic212824$3,400
E-Pace (296 Hp) AWD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic212723$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 420 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 420 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar E-Pace

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201969,0000—24—Not enough data
20181410,6002—24—Not enough data

All Jaguar E-Pace model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace (E-Pace, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,600 miles and the middle half falls between 5,500 and 68,900 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.