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Jaguar F-Pace problems (2016–today)

We have documented 2 engines and 1 gearbox for the Jaguar F-Pace; the 2.0 Ingenium diésel and the ZF 8HP gearbox have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the ZF 8HP gearbox in its 2nd generation (2014-2017) version, with a «Buy» verdict.[1][2][3]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, Jaguar F-Pace owner testimonials point mainly to electronics and infotainment and, with fewer cases, to rear axle or differential wear. They come from fiches-auto.fr testimonials, not from an independent study.[4][5]

Jaguar F-Pace (2016–today)
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468106.3out of 10

Jaguar F-Pace rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 11 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
  • Gearbox7.5Manual: 8.6 · ZF 8HP: 6.4
  • Suspension8.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.5 times the defects normal for its age
  • Brakes7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering1.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 3.3 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights8.1Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment8.91 fault
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

The weak points of the Jaguar F-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. 5High severity: Mechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse)ZF 8HP gearbox · repair €1,400–€3,500

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

20 sourcesHow we work

2.0 Ingenium diésel

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

In the F-Pace
since 2016[4]
Name
20d 180
Faults that affect it
5 · 4 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
87
Very high risk

Verdict for the versions 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.[6][7][8]

  • As it shares its block, timing drive and lubrication system with the rest of the Ingenium diesel family, it inherits the same risk of timing chain, balance shaft bearing and fuel dilution problems; there are fewer owner reports specific to this variant because it is a minority, but chain and engine failures are also documented on higher-output F-Pace units.[4]

Faults that affect the F-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.

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

ZF 8HP gearbox

Safest option

ZF 8HP (caja automática de convertidor de par, 8 velocidades)

In the F-Pace
since 2016[4]
Names
F-Pace 20d Automatic · F-Pace 30d Automatic
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
36
Moderate risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 2nd generation (2014-2017)2014–2017 · 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 845RE

    Buy

    It is the most widespread version and the one with the most known mileage: in the analyses of several models (BMW X3, BMW X5, Audi A6) gearbox faults are a minority of the total accounts, although occasional jerking is still documented and, less often, mechatronic faults or leaks. It is worth checking the history, but there is no systemic defect that argues against buying.[1][2][3]

  • 3rd generation, with electrification (from 2018)since 2018 · 8HP51, 8HP76, 8HP95, 850RE

    With caution

    There is less accumulated mileage and fewer accounts than with the earlier versions, and on plug-in hybrid models there are added electronic warnings shared between the engine and the gearbox that complicate diagnosis. There are no known systemic defects, but there is less track record to confirm it.[9]

Faults that affect the F-Pace

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsMechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse)Yes, although in a minority of cases: there are documented ZF 8HP mechatronic failures on BMW after 120,000-130,000 km, costing €1,400 to €3,500, and also control unit or electronic selector faults on Audi and Land Rover.Repair: €1,400–€3,500
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionJerking and hesitation when changing gear, sometimes needing reprogrammingYes: on BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Alfa Romeo there are accounts of jerking, hesitation or harsh shifts with the ZF 8HP. It is usually due to ageing oil or the calibration of the mechatronics, and the dealer often fixes it -not always first time- by reprogramming the gearbox control unit.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationOil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sumpYes: on the BMW 1 Series and the Jaguar F-Pace there are accounts of oil leaks from the ZF 8HP gearbox gaskets, in one case already at 40,000 km. If it is not repaired soon, the loss of pressure can speed up internal wear and lead to the jerking or mechatronic failure of the related faults.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000

F-Pace ZF 8HP gearbox pageAll versions and faults of the ZF 8HP

2.0 and 3.0 Ingenium gasolina

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

In the F-Pace
since 2017[5][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.[11][12][13]

  • It is a recent engine and we have found no documented faults in open sources; a British guide considers it more robust than the four-cylinder, but without high-mileage data the sensible course is to keep the warranty and the maintenance history up to date.[14]

Faults that affect the F-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.

F-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 F-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 F-Pace

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 1,760 inspections of 978 cars registered between 2016 and 2022, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.6% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.8%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.9% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.4%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 3.7% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.7%.

    Many more defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 7.7% of inspections; in cars of its age, 10.2%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

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

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 1.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.8%.

    More defects than average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 0.7% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.6%.

    Average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 3.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.4%.

    Average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 11.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 14.3%.

    Fewer defects than 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 F-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 (since 2016)

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 ZF 8HP gearbox (since 2016)

Mechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse)

High severity

Jerking and hesitation when changing gear, sometimes needing reprogramming

Medium severity

Oil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sump

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 F-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 F-Pace reliable?

We have documented 2 engines and 1 gearbox for the Jaguar F-Pace; the 2.0 Ingenium diésel and the ZF 8HP gearbox have high or critical severity faults. The safest option is the ZF 8HP gearbox in its 2nd generation (2014-2017) version, with a «Buy» verdict. Outside the engine, Jaguar F-Pace owner testimonials point mainly to electronics and infotainment and, with fewer cases, to rear axle or differential wear. They come from fiches-auto.fr testimonials, not from an independent study.

Which Jaguar F-Pace engine is the most reliable?

Among the 2 engines and 1 gearbox we have documented, the safest option is the ZF 8HP gearbox in its 2nd generation (2014-2017) version, with a «Buy» verdict. It is the most widespread version and the one with the most known mileage: in the analyses of several models (BMW X3, BMW X5, Audi A6) gearbox faults are a minority of the total accounts, although occasional jerking is still documented and, less often, mechatronic faults or leaks. It is worth checking the history, but there is no systemic defect that argues against buying.[1][2][3]

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

Outside the engine, Jaguar F-Pace owner testimonials point mainly to electronics and infotainment and, with fewer cases, to rear axle or differential wear. They come from fiches-auto.fr testimonials, not from an independent study. The most important documented faults are: differential and rear axle wear with bearing noises (gearbox and clutch, medium severity) and screen, GPS and Bluetooth faults in the infotainment system (electronics and infotainment, low severity).[4][5]

What faults does the Jaguar F-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 mechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse) (ZF 8HP, high severity).

What is the best year to buy a Jaguar F-Pace?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2026 (6.7/10); the worst rated is 2016 (4.3/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Sources

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

  1. Fiabilité BMW X3 (2010-2017), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilité BMW X5 (2013-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité Audi A6 (2011-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Tous les problèmes sur Jaguar F-Pace 2015 (testimonios de propietarios)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  5. Jaguar F-PaceWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  6. Fiabilité Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2011-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  7. Fiabilité Land Rover Discovery Sport, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  8. Fiabilité Jaguar XE, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  9. Fiabilité Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2013-2022), 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. Ingenium Engine Problems & Reliability GuideApex Auto Parts (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  12. Range Rover Evoque 2.0 P250 Engine: Problems & CostsVogue Technics Engine Rebuild (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  13. Range Rover Evoque Ingenium Engine Series: Buyer's GuideVogue Technics Engine Rebuild (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  14. Land Rover Ingenium Engine: What You Need to Know in 2026RCV (UK) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  15. Jaguar F-Pace (X761) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  16. Jaguar XE – Bekannte Probleme, Schwachstellen & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 5 September 2022 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  17. Jaguar Land Rover's Four-Cylinder Ingenium Engine Is Still Giving Its Maker HeadachesAOL · Motoring press · published 10 August 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026
  18. Fiabilité Jaguar E-Pace, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Fiabilité BMW Série 5 (2010-2016), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  20. Fiabilité Alfa Romeo Giulia, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French