2018 Jaguar E-Pace problems
The 2018 Jaguar E-Pace was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 2.0 Ingenium diésel and the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina. The 2.0 Ingenium diésel has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as smart key and comfort electronics faults.
2018 Jaguar E-Pace score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 8 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. 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
What changes compared with the 2017 Jaguar E-Pace
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2017.
2.0 Ingenium diésel engine in the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace
Names: D150 · D180 · D165 · D200
- With caution
Ingenium diesel single-turbo 150-200 hp (204DTD, 2015-present)
150–200 hp
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.[3][4][5]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina engine in the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace
- With caution
2.0 Ingenium petrol P200/P250 (200-250 hp, 2016-present)
200–250 hp
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.[7][8][9]
- With caution
2.0 Ingenium petrol P300 (300 hp, 2017-present)
300 hp
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.[7][10]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
The Jaguar E-Pace 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace
- Medium severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentSmart key and comfort electronics faultsAccording to testimonials on fiches-auto.fr, some Jaguar E-Pace owners report electronics faults: smart key not recognised with the car not starting and windows that open by themselves, as well as slow screens.
- Low severityFrequency: RareElectrical system12 V battery draining quickly while the car is parkedAccording to testimonials on fiches-auto.fr, some Jaguar E-Pace owners report the 12 V battery going flat after about 10-15 days parked, with the car unable to start.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace reliable?
The 2018 Jaguar E-Pace was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 2.0 Ingenium diésel and the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina. The 2.0 Ingenium diésel has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina (verdict “With caution”). Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as smart key and comfort electronics faults.
Is the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace better than the 2017?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2017 and 2018 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What faults does the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace have?
The most important ones documented for 2018 cars 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).
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Sources
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