2016 Jaguar F-Type Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Following repairs at the dealership on cooling system, car notified me of overheating half way home while on highway. After nearly crashing and being hit in trying to pull over to stop the vehicle, I opened the hood to find the coolent lines had been shaved and repairs in other areas very poorly done. Car constantly is leaking coolant and oil. I have also replaced the battery 4 times and the car requires daily jump starting. The car paint indicated a repaint job when del8vered to me with 100 miles of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955201, filed 2017-02, 7,500 miles“I have been encountering a persistent issue with the engine, which exhibits symptoms of underperformance, occasionally necessitating a complete stop. Additionally, the ABS warning light activates intermittently without providing any diagnostic codes before subsequently disappearing. A recent diagnostic check identified several minor concerns. I've also observed a degradation in the vehicle's handling characteristics, paired with a Stability Control No Longer Available warning message. I have ruled out a fuse-related issue, as all fuses have been assessed and found to be functional. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675043, filed 2025-07“The contact owns a 2016 Jaguar F-Type. The contact observed that the vehicle was leaking oil without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10887781, filed 2016-07Related service bulletins
- 10211157Apr 29, 2022Engine misfire or rough running
- 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.
- 10159752Apr 11, 2019PCV DiaphramTorn. The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10159477Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10158621Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is on and the vehicle is running rough.
- 10155318Feb 26, 2019Customer may report an unusual engine noise/loss or performance and illumination of the MIL lamp on the instrument cluster.
- 10141079Mar 21, 2018Issue: Customer reports that, intermittently, the vehicle will not crank.
- 10127618Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10127610Dec 22, 2017Issue: Rattle noise from turbo waste gate actuator which is more evident from engine cold start but also when engine is under slight load and on overrun.
- 10127304Dec 22, 2017A clatter/knock/rattle noise may be heard from the engine.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jaguar F-Type
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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