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2017 Jaguar F-TYPE problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other F-TYPE years?

F-TYPE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted20 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 20 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 11 complaints2019: 7 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints
F-TYPE NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine150%
Fuel System150%

Does the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE have recalls?

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

16V940000Seat BeltsDecember 28, 2016 · 2,394 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

16V789000SuspensionOctober 28, 2016 · 23 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 12, 2017

“GAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING INTENSE SMELL , RISK OF FIRE BEING NEAR THE HOT ENGINE. CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 24, 2018

2017 Jaguar F-TYPE — common questions

Is the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE reliable?

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

Does the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Jaguar F-TYPE. 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.