2018 Jaguar E-Pace Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Engine abruptly loses power when driving at normal speeds in both city and highway conditions causing potential injury and/or death to drivers and passengers. Jaguar/land rover is aware of this problem and continues to sell vehicles affected by this condition. Jaguar/land rover has been working on a software fix (p0190 software patch) for months, but has not notified drivers of this potentially serious condition.”
NHTSA complaint #11131836, filed 2018-09, 12 miles“On 7.9.2019 car was in eco mode. Went down hill, stopped at light to turn right. Car turned off as should but would not come back on. Almost got rear ended as, no power to car as was trying to pull off to side of road, almost hit guardrail because could not turn wheel easily as no power steering. Car was in drive still. Had to try and get out of the way before I could attempt to restart. Had to put in park and start engine again. Very dangerous. The eco on/off does not always go off when it should even though it is turned on. Same day, same route. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230344, filed 2019-07, 8,200 miles“Engine fuel rail leak and Engine feed line leak. Starting the car has a raw fuel smell inside the cabin of the car. Took the car to jaguar and they said nothing was wrong. Took the car to a jaguar specialty shop and they revealed the fuel rail needed a recall similar to the 2017+ Jaguar F-Pace for the fuel rail, and 2 engine feed lines. Safety is put at risk by introducing fuel fumes into the cabin of the car, and leaking fuel with the possibility of detonation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760778, filed 2026-08“The cooling fan runs at extremely high speed for no reason and makes an extremely loud noise. There have been similar multiple complaints on jaguar e pace forums”
NHTSA complaint #11638656, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11010311Oct 22, 2024Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
- 10211157Apr 29, 2022Engine misfire or rough running
- 10202830Oct 15, 2021Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10190036Mar 11, 2021Check Engine MIL
- 10190033Mar 11, 2021Check Engine MIL
- 10185405Dec 16, 2020The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
- 10183521Nov 17, 2020To prevent premature wear, a resulting MIL and a possible no start, all affected vehicles require the replacement of variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoids on both intake an…
- 10182370Oct 9, 2020The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10180948Sep 18, 2020There is a squeak from the engine at startup or shut down.
- 10178148Jul 20, 2020The Check Engine MIL is on. There is a lack of power from the engine.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 6 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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