Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2018 Jaguar F-Type with NHTSA between 2018 and 2025.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Jaguar F-Type. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 94
18.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2018 Jaguar F-Type
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
327.3%
Median failure at 60 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
218.2%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Lights
218.2%
Suspension
19.1%
Body & Structure
19.1%
Median failure at 60 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
19.1%
Engine & Cooling
19.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2018 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR FWD
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2018 Jaguar F-Type 2 DR AWD
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2018 Jaguar F-Type C RWD
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2018 Jaguar F-Type C AWD
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2018peak 2Sep 2025
Recalls on the 2018 Jaguar F-Type
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2018066743 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the brazing fuel rail end caps may not seal properly which could cause a fuel leak over time. A Fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rail.
Recall 2017281145 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. In the event of a front turn signal indicator lamp Light Emitting Diode (LED) failure or failure of the headlamp module which affects operation of the front turn signal indicator lamps, the required warning needed to comply with the standard is not provided. As a result, drivers may be unaware that they would not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn and/or change lanes, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will upgrade vehicle software to correct the issue.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Elizabethtown, NCFire
ENGINE
My Car on Fire at the gas station
NHTSA complaint #11658146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elizabethtown, NCFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My Car on Fire at the gas station
NHTSA complaint #11658146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Maryville, TN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The drivers side DRL has a "J" Blade that its lit while driving day or night (DRL) This "J" Blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causing in my and several thousand owners with the same issue a very safety issue. JLR Jaguar Land Rover North America will NOT address this safety issue and refuses to correct the problem. To replace the light assembly will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer defect There are several thousand folks out there with this F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure.
NHTSA complaint #11689430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maryville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The drivers side DRL has a "J" Blade that its lit while driving day or night (DRL) This "J" Blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causing in my and several thousand owners with the same issue a very safety issue. JLR Jaguar Land Rover North America will NOT address this safety issue and refuses to correct the problem. To replace the light assembly will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer defect There are several thousand folks out there with this F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure.
NHTSA complaint #11689430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clovis, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The drivers side DRL has a "J" Blade that its lit while driving day or night (DRL) This "J" Blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causin in my and several thousand owners with the same isse a very safety issue. JLR Jaguar Land Rover North America willNOT address this safety isse and refuses to correct the problem To replace the light asembl;y will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer difect There are several thousand folks out there with this Jaguar F TYPE issue There is also a FB page with several thousand folks that are complaining about it (F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure Victims) Thank you
NHTSA complaint #11665891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clovis, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The drivers side DRL has a "J" Blade that its lit while driving day or night (DRL) This "J" Blade on the driver's side is dim, and it effects the turn signal causin in my and several thousand owners with the same isse a very safety issue. JLR Jaguar Land Rover North America willNOT address this safety isse and refuses to correct the problem To replace the light asembl;y will cost in excess of $6,000.00 This is again, a safety issue and its is a manufacturer difect There are several thousand folks out there with this Jaguar F TYPE issue There is also a FB page with several thousand folks that are complaining about it (F-Type Jaguar DRL Failure Victims) Thank you
NHTSA complaint #11665891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elizabethtown, NCFire
ENGINE
My Car on Fire at the gas station
NHTSA complaint #11658146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elizabethtown, NCFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My Car on Fire at the gas station
NHTSA complaint #11658146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hampton, NJ
POWER TRAIN
Rear differential leaks and failure leading to loss of vehicle control.
NHTSA complaint #11628757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hampton, NJ
SUSPENSION
Rear differential leaks and failure leading to loss of vehicle control.
NHTSA complaint #11628757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car sometimes has a hard time to start engine. I have to pump the gas pedal numerous times quickly to finally get the car to start. Other times the car starts normally . Also sometimes when the engine is on and in the park position ; the engine may turn off. The auto off button has been eliminated from the problem because I turn that off; so this issue should not be associated with that component . Perhaps it’s a failing fuel pump or perhaps the valves get stuck flooding the carb making it too lean. I still have not figured out the issue but I am concerned driving the car since sometimes I won’t start .
NHTSA complaint #11625324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60 milesNorthville, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
THERE ARE TWO HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK (IN THE EXHAUST AREA) THAT COULD LEAK EXHAUST INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11091461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60 milesNorthville, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER WITH BATTERY NOT SECURE (THIS BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, BEHIND OCCUPANTS)
NHTSA complaint #11091460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.