2018 Jaguar F-type
The Verdict
The 2018 Jaguar F-type has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (3 complaints) and engine (2 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 99/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Jaguar F-type, consider the 2014 model year which has 71% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 2
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audi...
Risk
Without the change to the flash and chime rate, the driver may not know that a turn signal is not working. If the turn signal is not working, other drivers will not be aware that the vehicle is tu...
Remedy
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle. A portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment, possibly tea...
Risk
An air bag that tears on deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the instrument panel facia, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's ...
Reported Jan 7, 2021
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Under the Hood
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Complaints
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.
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
My Car on Fire at the gas station
Rear differential leaks and failure leading to loss of vehicle control.
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 .
VEHICLE DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER WITH BATTERY NOT SECURE (THIS BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, BEHIND OCCUPANTS)
THERE ARE TWO HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK (IN THE EXHAUST AREA) THAT COULD LEAK EXHAUST INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.