2017 Jaguar F-Type: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2017 Jaguar F-Type: NOT FLAGGED — 2 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (1 complaint).
The Jaguar F-Type isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2017 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 6th of 12 model years from 2013 to 2024.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2013–2024 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
2
NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
393
Service bulletins
2
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2017 Jaguar F-Type problems
Fuel / propulsion system dominates the record — 50% of complaints name it.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2017 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel / propulsion system | 1 | 50% |
| Engine | 1 | 50% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Jaguar F-Type recalls
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017, reported between Oct 28, 2016 and Dec 28, 2016.
2017 Jaguar F-Type service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 393 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2017 — close to the 365 of the median F-Type year from 2013 to 2024. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (141), powertrain / transmission (42), engine & cooling (31). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2017 vs. the year before and after
From the 2016 to the 2017, owner complaints fell by more than half (11 → 2) — an improvement. The 2018 that followed jumped 4.0× (2 → 8), so the 2017 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 F-Type | — | 11 | 430 | 1 | — |
| 2017 (this page) | — | 2 | 393 | 2 | — |
| 2018 F-Type | AVOID | 8 | 470 | 3 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Jaguar F-Type years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2017 Jaguar F-Type
Fuel / propulsion system (1 complaint on the 2017): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Engine (1 complaint on the 2017): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 2 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Jaguar F-Type reliable?
2017 Jaguar F-Type: NOT FLAGGED — 2 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (1 complaint). The Jaguar F-Type isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2017 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 6th of 12 model years from 2013 to 2024.
What are the most common 2017 Jaguar F-Type problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2017 Jaguar F-Type are fuel / propulsion system (1, 50%), engine (1, 50%). The manufacturer has 393 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jaguar F-Type have?
2 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type, most recently 16V940000 (Dec 28, 2016, seat belts); 16V789000 (Oct 28, 2016, suspension). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.