Jaguar F-PACE Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Jaguar F-PACE model year (2017–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Jaguar F-PACE Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 41 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 54
1 recall · 26 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 45
0 recalls · 9 complaints
5 reported injuries
3 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 34
Best Jaguar F-PACE Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
2 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Problem score: 7
2 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 7
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Jaguar F-PACE — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | Good |
| 2019 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 34 | Caution |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 | 8 | — | 45 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 3 | 41 | 2 | — | 54 | Avoid |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Jaguar F-PACE Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2025Recent F-PACE models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2025 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade F-PACE units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year F-PACE should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE if possible. It has 3 recalls, 41 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 54 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year F-PACE to buy?+
The 2026 Jaguar F-PACE is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which F-PACE has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2022, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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