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2018 Jaguar E-PACE problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other E-PACE years?

E-PACE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted13 complaints2018: 13 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints
E-PACE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Jaguar E-PACE problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine431%
Fuel System323%
Transmission215%
Electrical System18%
Brakes18%
Other18%
Visibility & Wipers18%

Does the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V140000BrakesMarch 1, 2018 · 41 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. The brackets that secure the front brake hoses may not have been installed properly, allowing the front brake hoses to contact the tires, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose brackets, replacing any that do not provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H074.

18V090000Fuel SystemFebruary 2, 2018 · 10,073 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ENGINE ABRUPTLY LOSES POWER WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS IN BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY CONDITIONS CAUSING POTENTIAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. JAGUAR/LAND ROVER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND CONTINUES TO SELL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION. JAGUAR/LAND ROVER HAS BEEN WORKING ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 8, 2018

“WHEN PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING BY ITSELF. THIS HAD HAPPEN BEFORE ON A DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THIS TIME I COULD NOT GET IT TO STOP. BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT THAT ENSUED, I CANT REMEMBER A LOT ABOUT THE ACCIDENT. THE POLICE BELIEVE I HIT THE POST AT 30 TO 50 MPH. BECAUSE OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 9, 2020 · crash

“VEHICLE EXHIBITS VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTS AT LOWER SPEEDS. MAJORITY OF THE OCCURRENCES DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SMOOTH STOP WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING VERY HARD DOWNSHIFTING AND OCCASIONALLY ACCOMPANIED BY A 'BOUNCING, IN THE DRIVELINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE A COMMON ENVIRONMENT,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 2, 2019

“THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS/ RED LIGHTS. THE CAR TURNS OFF. I MUST TURN ON THE CAR AND AND PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE MODE TO DRIVE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 30, 2019

“The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the front hazard lights were still blinking. The contact's wife opened the driver's door and there was smoke inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke odor was coming from the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 15, 2024

2018 Jaguar E-PACE — common questions

Is the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 E-PACE problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (4 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.