2016 Jaguar F-Type Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,700 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 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 miles“Symptoms of failure was present prior to complete failure. At highway speed, vehicle sometimes resisted steering input. At 20-30mph, steering wanders side to side and fights my steering inputs. When complete failure occurred, steering became difficult at low speed, parking situations. No warning or error message on dash. Vehicle was towed to dealer where they determined the electric motor on the steering rack suffered an internal failure. When disconnected from power, the steering rack was smooth, albeit unassisted. When connected to power, the steering rack was stiff and difficult to turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11734719, filed 2026-04“The Rear Differential started making an odd noise. Took it to the dealer where it is now and they said it needs a new rear differential. They are blaming the tires...”
NHTSA complaint #11454277, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10240354Jul 17, 2023Misfire or rough running
- 10240353Jul 17, 2023Misfire or rough running
- 10229596Dec 20, 2022Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 10200774Aug 15, 2021â Customer states check engine light is illuminated.
- 10200772Aug 15, 2021Customer states harsh shift, transmission warning lamp.
- 10200770Aug 15, 2021Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
- 10199795Jul 27, 2021A potential issue has been identified on certain Jaguar vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated on…
- 10194719May 10, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 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.
- 10174498Apr 30, 2020JLR is investigating 3.0P S/C FEAD idler pulley and S/C tensioner emitting excess noise (NVH)
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type
4 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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