2016–2025 Jaguar F-Pace · common problems & known faults

Timing chain wear on 2.0 Ingenium diesel

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Cold start and listen carefully for a rattle

InControl Touch infotainment faults

Typically appears

Age-related

What to inspect

Cycle navigation, audio and cameras

DPF and AdBlue faults on urban cars

Typically appears

70,000+ miles

What to inspect

Check for AdBlue warnings and run it hot

Front disc wear on heavier V6 models

Typically appears

30,000+ miles

What to inspect

Check disc lips and pad thickness

Creaking or heavy knocking noises from the front end when negotiating speed bumps or uneven surfaces.

Typically appears

40,000-60,000 miles

What to inspect

Drive over a forecourt speed bump at 10mph with windows down. Listen for distinct clunks or creaks from the front wheel arches indicating worn lower control arm bushes.

Damp carpets in the front footwells and a musty cabin odour due to blocked panoramic sunroof drain tubes.

Typically appears

4-6 years

What to inspect

Press your hand firmly into the lowest point of the front passenger footwell carpet to check for dampness. Inspect the A-pillar fabric and headlining for water tide marks.

Gradual coolant loss and sweet smell from the engine bay, caused by failing plastic coolant pipes or water pump on 3.0 V6 models.

Typically appears

50,000-70,000 miles

What to inspect

Shine a torch down the front of the engine block and into the central 'V' under the acoustic cover. Look for crusty pink or orange dried coolant residue.

Juddering, binding, or a whining noise from the centre of the vehicle during tight, low-speed turns due to AWD transfer box wear.

Typically appears

60,000-80,000 miles

What to inspect

Perform a tight figure-of-eight manoeuvre on full steering lock at low speed. Feel for any mechanical binding or juddering through the chassis and steering wheel.