Jaguar F-PACE Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year F-PACE should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE has the most documented problems with a problem score of 76 — driven primarily by 4 recalls, 60 complaints, and issues with ENGINE.

Q: What is the best year F-PACE to buy?

The 2025 Jaguar F-PACE is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 0, meaning 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which F-PACE has the fewest problems?

The 2025, 2026, 2020 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Jaguar F-PACE model year (2017–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Jaguar F-PACE Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2017

4 recalls · 60 complaints

2 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 76

#2 WORST

2018

3 recalls · 38 complaints

9 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 65

#3 WORST

2019

2 recalls · 14 complaints

4 reported injuries

1 reported death

Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Problem score: 33

Best Jaguar F-PACE Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2025

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST

2026

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

#3 BEST

2020

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 6

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Jaguar F-PACE — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Problem Score	Verdict
2026	1	0	3	Excellent
2025	0	0	0	Excellent
2024	2	0	6	Excellent
2023	2	2	8	Good
2022	4	0	12	Good
2021	3	0	9	Good
2020	2	0	6	Excellent
2019	2	14	33	Caution
2018	3	38	65	Avoid
2017	4	60	76	Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Jaguar F-PACE Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2025

Recent F-PACE models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2025 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-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 4 recalls, 60 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ENGINE. The overall problem score is 76 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year F-PACE to buy?+

The 2025 Jaguar F-PACE is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which F-PACE has the fewest problems?+

The 2025, 2026, 2020 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Jaguar F-PACE Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Jaguar F-PACE.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Jaguar F-PACE.

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