Jaguar F-Type Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Jaguar F-Type (2015–2018) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F-Type model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 60 | 3 | 470 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 11 | 2,900 | 1 | 430 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 12,475 | 3 | 502 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system9 26%
- Engine7 21%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 12%
- Other or unknown4 12%
- Body and structure3 8.8%
- Exterior lighting3 8.8%
- Suspension2 5.9%
- Steering2 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “The flywheel malfunctioned on my Jaguar F-Type but Jaguar, even though they updated the part numbers for the flywheel and clutch, and despite the fact that any malfunction with the flywheel is going to compromise the clutch assembly as they are connected mechanically, are refusing to change the clutch and only the flywheel. The clutch/flywheel failed catastrophically. The car became harder and harder to shift and then wouldn't go into gear at all. I stopped turned the engine off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10853640, filed 2016-04, 4,700 miles2015: “Car shut down while in toll booth. Would not recognize key everything went black on dash. Could not get out of car due to toll barriers. Then about 30 sec later message came on dash that needed to move key fob closer - I do not remember exact wording. I took key out of my right front pocket and wave it over start button. Was able to then start car. While driving home passenger air bag warning sensor came on and remained on the remainder of the time until I got home (about 40 minute drive. There was an adult in the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11010905, filed 2017-07, 8,200 miles2018: “The car sometimes has a hard time to start engine. I have to pump the gas pedal numerous times quickly to finally get the car to start. Other times the car starts normally . Also sometimes when the engine is on and in the park position ; the engine may turn off. The auto off button has been eliminated from the problem because I turn that off; so this issue should not be associated with that component . Perhaps it’s a failing fuel pump or perhaps the valves get stuck flooding the carb making it too lean. …”
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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. Methodology