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Jaguar E-Pace problems (2017–2024)

We have documented 2 engines for the Jaguar E-Pace; the 2.0 Ingenium diésel has high or critical severity faults. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina, with a «With caution» verdict.[1][2][3][4]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, there is little data on the Jaguar E-Pace: the fiches-auto.fr fiche only records about 24 testimonials, with smart key and electronics faults and 12 V battery drain. There are few cases and no independent study.[5][6]

Jaguar E-Pace (2017–2024)
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468107.0out of 10

Jaguar E-Pace rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 8 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it is based on few sources or few documented faults, so it is not included in the rankings. Having few documented faults does not mean it is reliable: it may simply be little studied. How it is calculated

  • Engine5.3From 1.3 to 9.3 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension7.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
  • Brakes7.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering8.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electrical system9.61 fault
  • Headlights and lights7.5Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment9.31 fault
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

The weak points of the Jaguar E-Pace

  1. 1Critical severity: Timing chain stretch2.0 Ingenium diésel engine · repair €4,000–€7,000
  2. 2High severity: Turbocharger failure2.0 Ingenium diésel engine · repair €2,600–€3,000
  3. 3High severity: Fuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerations2.0 Ingenium diésel engine
  4. 4High severity: Balance shaft bearing wear2.0 Ingenium diésel engine
  5. 5Medium severity: EGR fouling and AdBlue system faults2.0 Ingenium diésel engine

Documented engines, from highest to lowest risk

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

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2.0 Ingenium diésel

Jaguar Land Rover 2.0 Ingenium diésel (204DTD/204DTA) · Diesel

In the E-Pace
2017–2024[5][6]
Names
D150 · D180 · D165 · D200
Faults that affect it
5 · 4 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
87
Very high risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • It shares the block and a good part of the documented weak points of the whole Ingenium diesel family - timing chain, balance shaft bearings, turbo and fuel dilution of the oil - so it should be checked carefully whatever its specific power output.[7][8][9]

Faults that affect the E-Pace

  1. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingTiming chain stretchYes: the timing chain on the 2.0 Ingenium diesel can slip or stretch prematurely and put the engine out of time, with a risk of serious failure. It is documented on the Evoque, Discovery Sport, XE, E-Pace and F-Pace, with engine failures between 90,000 and 130,000 km in several owner reports.Repair (garage): €4,000–€7,000Appears at around 90,000 km
  2. High severityFrequency: Very frequentTurboTurbocharger failureYes: according to several sources, the turbo is the component that causes the most faults on the 2.0 Ingenium diesel. It fails across a very wide mileage range (from around 35,000 to over 140,000 km) and, if it breaks up inside, it can send oil or metal into the engine and destroy it.Repair (garage): €2,600–€3,000Appears at around 35,000 km
  3. High severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlFuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerationsYes: on short trips and in urban use, the Ingenium diesel's particulate filter does not always complete regeneration, and some of the diesel injected to burn off the soot ends up mixing with the engine oil, which reduces its ability to lubricate.
  4. High severityFrequency: CommonCylinder head and blockBalance shaft bearing wearYes: the balance shaft bearings on the Ingenium diesel wear relatively often and produce a metallic whine when accelerating; if ignored, they can release particles into the oil circuit and damage the turbo or the engine bearings.
  5. Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlEGR fouling and AdBlue system faultsThe EGR valve gets clogged with soot as on any modern diesel, and the Ingenium diesel's AdBlue system fails fairly often according to several sources, with warnings that can end up preventing the engine from starting if they are not dealt with.

E-Pace 2.0 Ingenium diésel pageAll versions and faults of the 2.0 Ingenium diésel

2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina

Safest option

Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium gasolina: 2.0 (P200/P250/P300) and 3.0 seis cilindros MHEV · Petrol

In the E-Pace
since 2017[6][10]
Faults that affect it
1
Risk index on this car
7
Low risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 2.0 Ingenium petrol P200/P250 (200-250 hp, 2016-present)since 2016 · 200–250 hp

    With caution

    The sources consulted describe it as the quietest Ingenium and document no serious faults, but there is manufacturer technical information on chain noise on some 2.0 petrols, and one workshop points to the tensioner in the first 2019 cars: listen to a cold start and ask for the history.[1][2][3]

  • 2.0 Ingenium petrol P300 (300 hp, 2017-present)since 2017 · 300 hp

    With caution

    It shares its block and valve timing with the P200/P250, so the same checks apply; there is little published data specific to this output.[1][4]

Faults that affect the E-Pace

  1. Medium severityFrequency: RareTimingTiming chain and VCT unit noise on the 2.0 petrolSome 2.0 Ingenium petrol engines have shown a rattle around the timing chain, linked according to manufacturer technical information to the variable valve timing unit. It is a little-documented problem and far less widespread than on the diesel.

E-Pace 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina pageAll versions and faults of the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina

Faults of the Jaguar E-Pace outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the Jaguar E-Pace

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 729 inspections of 490 cars registered between 2017 and 2022, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.3%.

    Average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.1%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.5%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 8.8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 8.9%.

    Average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.1%.

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.6%.

    Average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 0% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.3%.

    Average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 4.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.3%.

    More defects than average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 12.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 13.6%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used Jaguar E-Pace

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 2.0 Ingenium diésel (2017–2024)

Timing chain stretch

Critical severity

Turbocharger failure

High severity

Fuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerations

High severity

Balance shaft bearing wear

High severity

EGR fouling and AdBlue system faults

Medium severity

If it has the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina (since 2017)

Timing chain and VCT unit noise on the 2.0 petrol

Medium severity

Wear parts for the Jaguar E-Pace

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jaguar E-Pace reliable?

We have documented 2 engines for the Jaguar E-Pace; the 2.0 Ingenium diésel has high or critical severity faults. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina, with a «With caution» verdict. Outside the engine, there is little data on the Jaguar E-Pace: the fiches-auto.fr fiche only records about 24 testimonials, with smart key and electronics faults and 12 V battery drain. There are few cases and no independent study.

Which Jaguar E-Pace engine is the most reliable?

Among the 2 engines we have documented, none has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina, with a «With caution» verdict. The sources consulted describe it as the quietest Ingenium and document no serious faults, but there is manufacturer technical information on chain noise on some 2.0 petrols, and one workshop points to the tensioner in the first 2019 cars: listen to a cold start and ask for the history.[1][2][3]

What problems does the Jaguar E-Pace have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine, there is little data on the Jaguar E-Pace: the fiches-auto.fr fiche only records about 24 testimonials, with smart key and electronics faults and 12 V battery drain. There are few cases and no independent study. The most important documented faults are: smart key and comfort electronics faults (electronics and infotainment, medium severity) and 12 V battery draining quickly while the car is parked (electrical system, low severity).[5][6]

What faults does the Jaguar E-Pace have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: timing chain stretch (2.0 Ingenium diésel, critical severity), turbocharger failure (2.0 Ingenium diésel, high severity), fuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerations (2.0 Ingenium diésel, high severity), balance shaft bearing wear (2.0 Ingenium diésel, high severity) and EGR fouling and AdBlue system faults (2.0 Ingenium diésel, medium severity).

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Ingenium Engine Problems & Reliability GuideApex Auto Parts (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  2. Range Rover Evoque 2.0 P250 Engine: Problems & CostsVogue Technics Engine Rebuild (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  3. Range Rover Evoque Ingenium Engine Series: Buyer's GuideVogue Technics Engine Rebuild (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  4. Land Rover Ingenium Engine: What You Need to Know in 2026RCV (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  5. Tous les problèmes sur Jaguar E-Pace 2017 (testimonios de propietarios)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  6. Jaguar E-PaceWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  7. Fiabilité Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2011-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Fiabilité Land Rover Discovery Sport, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Fiabilité Jaguar XE, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  10. Ingenium engine familyWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  11. Jaguar F-Pace (X761) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  12. Jaguar XE – Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 5 September 2022 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  13. Jaguar Land Rover's Four-Cylinder Ingenium Engine Is Still Giving Its Maker HeadachesAOL · Motoring press · published 10 August 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026