2018 Jaguar F-Pace engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I believe my vehicle has a serious safety defect related to the engine cooling system that creates a fire and safety hazard. Specifically, coolant appears to leak from the cooling-elbow near the turbocharger, following a belt failure that lead to engine overheating and elbow pipe burst leading to…”
filed Dec 5, 2025
“While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. The first incident occurred in May 2025 and stalled twice in late August 2025. Each time I lost motive power and steering/brake assist dropped, I coasted to a safe spot, turned the ignition off and back on, and the vehicle restarted. In…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76318ATT - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76318 - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Engine problems in other F-Pace years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 F-Pace | 33 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.