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Jaguar F-PaceModel year report

2017 Jaguar F-Pace Problems

Complaints
64filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,500miles, 32 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2017 F-Pace most often describe engine and cooling-system trouble — coolant loss, overheating and, in some cases, turbocharger or timing-chain damage that led to engine replacement. A second cluster involves electrical faults such as a blank instrument cluster, charging-system warnings and infotainment/backup-camera glitches, many of them reported at low mileage. Complaints are filed across a wide mileage range, from a few thousand miles to well past 100,000.

  1. Engine

    Coolant loss and overheating (coolant pipes, water pump)

    • 18 complaints (28%)
    • median 56,624 mi at 4.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • owner-quoted repair $3,600 (median of 7 quotes)
    • filed 2017–2026

    Owners describe a low-coolant warning appearing with little or no other warning, followed by overheating, steam and sometimes a loss of power that leaves the car stranded. Complaints mention coolant pipes, hoses, the water pump and the Y-pipe as the parts involved; several report the dealer quoting multi-thousand-dollar repairs, and some say the engine was later found damaged and needed replacing. A few owners state that a service bulletin covering this symptom exists but that repairs were not covered. Reported from roughly 28,000 to 135,000 miles, often with no warning before the warning light appears.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check the coolant level and look for dried residue or staining around the coolant pipes, water pump and hoses; ask whether any cooling-system parts or the water pump have already been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “It started with a low coolant level sign on my dashbaord ! Next thing I noticed was a leak. After, a little clicking noise took it to the dealer turns out its the coolant and has to be replaced with the hoses 3,500 worth.”

    NHTSA complaint #11414269, filed 2021-04, 75,000 miles

    “Overheating engine. Was driving and all of a sudden with no warning the temperature gauge went up to hot and engine was overheating. I was told by the dealer that my engine is gone and it was going to cost me $5,000 just to break the engine down and just diagnosed the problem.”

    NHTSA complaint #11597361, filed 2024-06
  2. Engine

    Engine stops or fails to restart (timing chain, stalling)

    Mentioned in 9 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report the engine cutting out while driving, hard starting or cranking without firing, and in some cases a broken or stretched timing chain that left the engine damaged beyond repair. Complaints describe the car losing power in traffic or on the highway, and dealers quoting engine replacement. Some owners mention the problem recurring after repair, or the engine stopping again shortly after being returned. Reported from under 20,000 miles to around 120,000 miles, with several cases in the 50,000-90,000 mile range.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the timing chain, tensioners or engine have been replaced and request records; on a cold start listen for rattle and note any hesitation or extended cranking.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving on the 75 hwy my timing chain broke (common for this engine, I am finding out) and the engine shut off causing me to brake and nearly getting rear ended. Then while trying to cross two lanes trying to get to the shoulder without any power, I nearly got hit several times. Beyond a major safety issue, timing chain failure resulting in needing new engine.”

    NHTSA complaint #11406687, filed 2021-04, 85,000 miles

    “The vehicle, which was less than 18 mos old, was at random times having difficulty starting (chugging and hesitating). I took it into the shop, and after one day they said they could not replicate the problem. Then, about a week later I was sitting at a red light in heavy traffic when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly shut off. I depressed the brake and pressed the button to start the car, but nothing happened. Then, I pressed it again and it chugged a little. I pressed it again and it chugged and hesitated a bit before starting. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11128203, filed 2018-09, 19,000 miles
  3. Engine

    Turbo failure with white smoke and limp mode

    • 10 complaints (16%)
    • median 91,000 mi at 3.9 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2020–2024

    Complaints describe a pop or loud noise while accelerating, the car dropping into a restricted-performance or limp mode, and thick white smoke from the exhaust. Owners report being told the turbocharger failed and pushed oil into the exhaust and catalytic converter, with repair bills ranging from a few thousand dollars to full engine replacement. Several owners note the same symptom appearing again after an initial repair. Mostly reported between about 40,000 and 95,000 miles, often during acceleration or shortly after refuelling.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask for service records showing turbo and oil-line work, listen for unusual whistle or rattle on a test drive, and check for oil residue around the intercooler piping and exhaust.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My wife was at a stop sign and proceeded to make a left hand turn. Once completing the turn onto a 35mph road she heard what she described as a pop and the car immediately went into a restricted performance mode. She pulled over immediately and called me. I then called Jaguar of portland and described what happened. He said to turn the car off and back on again. If the restricted performance icon is gone than go ahead and drive it home. My wife did exactly that and the icon was gone so she proceeded down the road again. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11407193, filed 2021-04, 40,000 miles

    “Just pulled onto the interstate and was excelling, (55 MPH) heard what sounded like pop and the car immediately went into a restricted performance mode. I pulled over immediately to see if I had popped a tire; however white smoke was plumming from the exhaust. I couldn't drive my car at all. I then contacted roadside and they picked the car up. Then called Jaguar of in atlanta and described what happened. I was told that the turbo had probably gone out. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11489777, filed 2022-10
  4. Electrical system

    Instrument cluster blank, charging and electrical faults

    • 10 complaints (16%)
    • median 5,030 mi at 1.0 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2016–2025

    Complaints describe the instrument cluster going blank or the display freezing, a charging-system fault message followed by the car slowing and stopping, and infotainment or backup-camera screens that restart or stop responding. Owners say the dealer often could not duplicate or fully resolve the fault, and some link the blank cluster to a recall that did not cover their vehicle. Often reported at low mileage, including within the first few thousand miles, but also at higher mileage.

    Recall 18V052000Recall 17V6780003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the instrument-cluster software recall was performed for this VIN, and during a test drive watch for flickering displays, warning chimes or a cluster that blanks.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Since I purchased this car in june 2017 the electrical system and brake continue to fail the car has been in dealer service since sept 15. Jaguar seems to think its no big deal. The car just completely installs with no warning putting my self and other people 's lives at risk. This is a huge safety flaw.I have videos but system will not let me attach.”

    NHTSA complaint #11031884, filed 2017-10, 5,030 miles

    “Electrical example: system gets stuck on backup camera and restarts often and doesn't respond to clicking on buttons like AC. Seatbelt example: passenger seatbelt often won't buckle steering example: upon turning steering wheel major squealing signs other issues: squeaking from rear wheel area, sunroof parts unsecured flying out while driving, start/stop button not responding, fit & finish inside not fitting together near door jams, engine light has flashed in min of 3-4 times, coolant diagnostics misreading, tire pressure misfiring and …”

    NHTSA complaint #11043969, filed 2017-11, 19,000 miles
  5. Fuel system

    Fuel smell and fuel leaks

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report a strong fuel odor while driving or after refuelling, and in some cases the car shutting down with fuel found leaking from the engine area. Complaints describe the vehicle being towed and a fuel line needing replacement. A recall for a high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolt on one vehicle is noted in the input, and owners also report stalling with fuel still showing on the gauge. Reported from about 17,000 miles upward, including cases past 100,000 miles.

    Recall 17V491000

    What to check: Ask whether the fuel-pump recall was completed, and check for a fuel smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car after refuelling.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Recall H009 is exactly what happened to my car I was turning in an intersection when I herd a loud boom and crackling I lost control almost hitting 2 cars and when I finally stopped I look below and my drive shaft had snapped and some of the drive shaft was stuck in the differential. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11709815, filed 2026-01

    “This has happened to us 3 times where we would have between 17-25 miles left on gas in our car and the vehicle would completely shut down on us; once on the freeway and once on an extremely busy street. Once the car shuts down, we can turn it on in terms of lights, music etc. however the car will not come back on to drive. I’ve reported this to jaguar in San Francisco more than once and they keep saying it’s the gas. Our gas never reaches the red line.”

    NHTSA complaint #11461719, filed 2022-04

Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system, turbo and engine service history is worthwhile on this model year, along with confirmation of which open recalls have been completed. Ask for records of coolant, timing-chain and turbo repairs, since several owners describe repeat visits for the same symptoms.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints for the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace. 32 of the complaints include a mileage, and 69% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 657 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (2), Engine cooling (2), Seat belts (2), Body and structure (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Lane departure (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “In motion on the interstate, suffered catastrophic engine failure due to turbo failure that starved the engine of oil. All maintenance up to date and completed on time at jlr. 91k miles on the engine. Had to fully replace the engine, turbo (x2), catalytic converter, water pump, and numerous sensors. The engine did not overheat nor were there any warning codes.”

NHTSA complaint #11407199, filed 2021-04, 91,000 miles

Electrical system: “When parking the power steering is reduced. When driving the power steering is reduced. This causes me to lose control of my vehicle. The whole wheel locks up.”

NHTSA complaint #11032820, filed 2017-10, 9,000 miles

Fuel system: “The vehicle has an engine auto stop feature enabled by default. When the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the engine shots off and when the foot is removed from the break, the engine starts. There is an approximate 1 to 1.5 second delay in the engine restarting. Unless the driver intentionally disables this feature every time they get into the car, it remains enabled. This is a safety concern. In city traffic when I was stopped at an intersection stopped in the intersection waiting to make a left turn. The engine had shut off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10881839, filed 2016-06, 1,900 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Particulate matter sensor (PMS) circuit fault code P24C6 stored in PCM. Even after PMS replacement/repair, the check engine light came back. In the meantime, Jaguar Land Rover dealership became Land Rover dealership. Now that LR dealership won't fix this.”

NHTSA complaint #11620402, filed 2024-10

Mileage when problems were reported

69% of the 32 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,426 and 60,000 miles.

31%0–1016%10–2522%25–506%50–7516%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (32 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20162018202020222024152026
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 2017 Jaguar F-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
F-Pace AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182320$4,100
F-Pace AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic263329$3,300

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 2017 Jaguar F-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. 657 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 657 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar F-Pace

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021713,5405—24—Not enough data
20201446,0002—24—Not enough data
20191751,0392—20—Rising
20183210,0283—24Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20176435,5004—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Jaguar F-Pace model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace?

Owners of the 2017 F-Pace most often describe engine and cooling-system trouble — coolant loss, overheating and, in some cases, turbocharger or timing-chain damage that led to engine replacement. The issues reported most often: Coolant loss and overheating (coolant pipes, water pump); Engine stops or fails to restart (timing chain, stalling); Turbo failure with white smoke and limp mode.

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

NHTSA recorded 64 consumer complaints for the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 33 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system with 11.

Has the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace (F-Pace, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace reported?

Among the 32 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,500 miles and the middle half falls between 5,426 and 60,000 miles; 69% 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.