- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J081.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Jaguar F-TYPE Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2016 for the pretensioner. For comparison, the 2016 has 11 and the 2018 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical F-TYPE year, for its age
#335 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Jaguar F-TYPE recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR vehicles built between February 19, 2016 and August 15, 2016. Due to assembly corrections during manufacturing, the bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely.
- The risk
- If the lower control arm bolt connecting bolt fails, the rear control arm assembly may separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt that connects the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J076.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Gas leaking from the engine causing intense smell , risk of fire being near the hot engine. Called roadside assistance car towed to the dealer.
On july 12,2017 my vehicle stalled and would not start after repeated tries. The vehicle was towed to a jaguar dealer where it stayed for 14 days while they tried to solve the problem. A new fuel pump driver module was installed and the dealer declared the problem fixed. The mileage on the car was 696 miles entering the dealer and 724 miles leaving. On august 3, 2017 my vehicle stalled again and would not restart after repeated tries. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it stayed for another 15...
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days. The dealer stated the problem was due to melted pins in the fuel pump driver module. The defective pins were declared repaired and the fuel pump driver module renewed. Mileage on the car was 997 miles entering the dealer and 1149 miles leaving. In the last 7 weeks, I have only driven the car about 100 miles because of my lack of confidence in it. A claim has been filed with the better business bureau.
Jaguar F-TYPE: every year compared
All F-TYPE years2017 Jaguar F-TYPE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE | 2 | 2 | B | |
| 2017 Jaguar F-PACE | 64 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Jaguar XE | 20 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Jaguar XF | 5 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Jaguar XJ (SWB) | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Jaguar XJ (LWB) | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE
Does the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE: pretensioner (December 2016); rear (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 6, 2017 and the latest on September 25, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jaguar F-TYPE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jaguar F-TYPE years have the most complaints?
2016 (11), 2018 (8), 2015 (6). See every Jaguar F-TYPE year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data