2017 Jaguar F-Type Problems & Complaints

Average50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-Type at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Jaguar F-Type with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the F-Type at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint, typically around 1,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Jaguar F-Type problems

  • Engine & cooling~1,000 miles
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~22,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Jaguar F-Type complaints by model year

2014201520162017201820192020202226112834
Owner complaints per model year, Jaguar F-Type. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-Type years: 2014, 2017, 2022. Compare all years →

2017 Jaguar F-Type recalls (2)

Seat belts › Pretensioner

NHTSA recall 16V-940 · Dec 28, 2016 · 2,394 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2017 Jaguar XE vehicles manufactured July 12, 2016, to December 2, 2016, and Jaguar F-Type vehicles manufactured July 14, 2016, to December 16, 2016.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 16V-789 · Oct 28, 2016 · 23 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR vehicles built between February 19, 2016 and August 15, 2016. Due to assembly corrections during manufacturing, the bolts connecting the rear lower control arms to the knuckle assembly may fail prematurely.

Remedy: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolt that connects the rear lower control arm to the rear knuckle joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on December 19, 2016.

2017 Jaguar F-Type engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticRWD20 / 28 / 23
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticAWD18 / 26 / 21
3.0L 6-cyl supercharged6-speed manualRWD16 / 24 / 19
5.0L 8-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticAWD15 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Jaguar F-Type a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 F-Type rates average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-Type at the same age. It is one of the best F-Type years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jaguar F-Type?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Jaguar F-Type have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type, the most recent from December 28, 2016 (pretensioner). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar F-Type?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2017 and 2022. See the full Jaguar F-Type years comparison.

At what mileage do 2017 Jaguar F-Type problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 22,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.