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2018 Jaguar XE Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,018miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Jaguar XE (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Jaguar XE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,018 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 607 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 255 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster went blank, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service required message and other unknown warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on three separate occasions however, the failures could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was recurring and that when shifting the gear into reverse(R) an abnormal sound was heard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11518966, filed 2023-04, 12,000 miles

Seat belts: “Dealer leases me a car that does not properly fit a child booster seat. Seat is 12 inches in width and the booster seats do not come less that 15 inches wide. I have contact the dealer and as well left my car for several day to only receive notification that they will not be able to do anything besides reimbursing me for a booster seat that I find on my own that is less than 15 inches wide.”

NHTSA complaint #11267571, filed 2019-10

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the low-pressure fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact had the part replaced; however, a week after the repair, the failure returned. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a hairline crack was found on the fuel feed line. …”

NHTSA complaint #11559721, filed 2023-12, 110,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 13,035 miles.

0%0–1075%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,018 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192202022022202322025
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 2018 Jaguar XE 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
XE RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253428$2,950
XE RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic213024$3,400
XE (296 Hp) RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243227$3,050
XE AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243428$2,950
XE AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic202923$3,550
XE AWD (296 Hp)2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$3,300
XE RWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic324236$2,650
XE AWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic304034$2,800

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 2018 Jaguar XE → · 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. 607 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 607 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XE

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019826,0002—28—Not enough data
2018813,0183—27—Not enough data
20172030,4552—24—Rising

All Jaguar XE model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Jaguar XE have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Jaguar XE as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Jaguar XE is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 2018 Jaguar XE been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Jaguar XE get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Jaguar XE (XE (296 Hp), 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Jaguar XE reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,018 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 13,035 miles; 75% 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.