The 2018 Jaguar XE is associated with 8 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 2 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 36 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 8 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (2 / 25%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–36 MPG (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| XE Diesel | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 32 MPG | 42 MPG | 36 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| XE AWD Diesel | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 30 MPG | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| XE | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| XE AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| XE (296 Hp) | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| XE AWD (296 Hp) | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| XE | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| XE AWD | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 Jaguar XE models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2018 Jaguar XE problems & component breakdown (7 categories) →
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 and 2020 Jaguar XE vehicles that received a replacement rear rail assembly as part of a service repair. Missing spot welds may weaken the structural strength of the rear rail assembly.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rail assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H349.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H081.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jaguar XF and F-Pace, 2016-2017 Jaguar XJ and 2018 Jaguar XE vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H056.
View all 2018 Jaguar XE recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →