2017 Jaguar F-PACEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-678 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Jaguar F-PACE

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE has problems

64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine332
Electrical system111
Fuel/propulsion system100
Power train60
Visibility/wiper51
Steering40
Exterior lighting30
Seat belts21
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
11 other systems164

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2017 Jaguar F-PACE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

95%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 18V-052 · Jan 12, 2018 · 3,002 vehicles · 2,854 repaired

Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2019 Q1

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 17V-678 · Oct 26, 2017 · 7,036 vehicles · 6,656 repaired

Risk. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 17V-491 · Aug 4, 2017 · 1 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2018 Q3

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 17V-153 · Mar 9, 2017 · 25 vehicles · 24 repaired

Risk. If the driveshaft detaches, a loss of drive power would result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other F-PACE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-PACE median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Jaguar F-PACE safety ratings

2017 Jaguar F-Pace SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What F-PACE owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I brought my car used with warranty and everything was fine even though I barely drove the car because I had another car that I used to commute so I really didn’t drive the car often. Within a week I noticed a loud sound but I didn’t think anything of it because it was a diesel engine. Within a…
Complaint 11738232 · May 16, 2026
Recurrent coolant leak. Known issue with Jaguar. Coolant system is known to have many weak spots due to plastic tubing and weak coupling joints. Had a repair costing $1500 dollars in 2022 just out of warranty. Now experiencing yet another coolant leak. Other owners have also had multiple leaks. I…
Complaint 11710116 · Jan 10, 2026
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. Recall H039 is…
Complaint 11709815 · Jan 9, 2026

Own a 2017 F-PACE?

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