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#BS-2018-JAGFTY-62B12018 Jaguar F-TypeProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 12 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.9x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Jaguar F-Type: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audible turn signal reminders do not flash or chime faster as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle. A portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment, possibly tearing the air bag cushion.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2018 Jaguar F-Type NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Jaguar F-Type is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2018 Jaguar F-Type vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)
This vehicle
12
Class avg
3
3.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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