Jaguar Years to Avoid by Model
Jaguar years to avoid: the 2010 XF (106 complaints) and 2017 F-Pace (63 complaints). 3 of the 6 Jaguar models we track have at least one avoid-rated year; the cleanest records include the 2019 F-Pace and 2024 F-Type. Based on 619 NHTSA owner complaints, rated model year by model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recall campaigns & service bulletins · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
Jaguar years to avoid, model by model
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XF | 200920102011 | — | 392 (2008–2025) |
| Jaguar XJ | None rated avoid | — | 24 (2008–2025) |
| Jaguar F-Type | 201420152018 | 20132024 | 0 (2013–2024) |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 2017 | 2019 | 145 (2017–2025) |
| Jaguar XK | None rated avoid | — | 22 (2008–2025) |
| Jaguar XE | None rated avoid | — | 36 (2017–2025) |
Verdicts are each model’s own, rated against that model’s history (see the methodology); counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
The worst year for each Jaguar model
2010 Jaguar XF: 106 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2009, 2010 and 2011 · Full XF breakdown →
2017 Jaguar F-Pace: 63 NHTSA owner complaints · Full F-Pace breakdown →
2014 Jaguar F-Type: 0 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2014, 2015 and 2018 · Full F-Type breakdown →
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Frequently asked questions
What Jaguar years should you avoid?
By model: XF 2009, 2010 and 2011; F-Type 2014, 2015 and 2018; F-Pace 2017. Each verdict matches that model's own years-to-avoid page, built from NHTSA owner-complaint and recall records.
What are the best Jaguar years to buy?
The cleanest federal records by model: F-Pace 2019; F-Type 2013 and 2024.
Which Jaguar model has the most years to avoid?
The Jaguar XF, with 3 avoid-rated model years (2009, 2010 and 2011) across 18 years on record (2008–2025).
How are Jaguar years to avoid rated?
Each model year's NHTSA owner complaints are weighted for severity, converted to a rate per year on the road, compared with the rest of that model's own history and adjusted for recalls. Models not yet scored that way are ranked by combined NHTSA complaint and manufacturer service-bulletin volume. Full method at /research/years-to-avoid/methodology.
Where does the Jaguar data come from?
Federal records: 619 NHTSA owner complaints across 6 Jaguar models, plus NHTSA recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins filed with NHTSA. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.