AutoUtility currently tracks 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE. Electrical System issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 3 complaints (42.9% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 1 cites a fire.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
3 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2024)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jaguar F-TYPE | 6 | 0 | 3 | View 2015 Problems → |
| 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE | 11 | 1 | 1 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE | 2 | 0 | 2 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE Current Page | 7 | 0 | 3 | Current |
| 2019 Jaguar F-TYPE | 3 | 0 | 2 | View 2019 Problems → |
| 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE | 3 | 0 | 2 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2021 Jaguar F-TYPE | 0 | 0 | 1 | View 2021 Problems → |
| 2022 Jaguar F-TYPE | 0 | 0 | 2 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 Jaguar F-TYPE | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2023 Problems → |
| 2024 Jaguar F-TYPE | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2024 Problems → |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 6 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Injury Entries | Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & Propulsion System NHTSA category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure & Body NHTSA category: STRUCTURE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
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Official recall campaigns, safety defect descriptions, and manufacturer free remedy instructions.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test results, driver assistance systems, and rollover resistance ratings.
EPA fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual energy cost benchmarks.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE is Electrical System, appearing in 3 records (42.9% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Exterior Lighting (2) and Fuel & Propulsion System (2).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 7 consumer defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE.
Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.
Among consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE, 0 filings cite a crash, 1 cite smoke or fire, and 0 report one or more injuries.
Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.
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