EngineHigh
Supercharger coupler and water pump failures on V6 and V8
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for whine at idle and check for coolant residue
- Typical repair
- Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
Is the 2013–2024 Jaguar F-Type reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.3/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Jaguar F-Type rates 4.3 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around bodywork, engine and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 3
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around bodywork, engine, electrical, brakes.
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BodyworkHigh
Convertible roof mechanism and drain blockages causing leaks
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Operate the roof fully and check for damp in the boot and footwells
- Typical repair
- Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
DrivetrainHigh
Rear differential pinion seal leaks fluid, potentially leading to differential whining or premature failure if run dry.
- Typically appears
- 30,000-50,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Shine a torch under the rear of the car towards the front of the rear differential. Look for dark, wet oil residue around the prop shaft input flange.
- Typical repair
- Driveline / differential repair · £450–£1,800
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment and deployable spoiler faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Cycle the spoiler and test the media system
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
BrakesMedium
Very expensive discs worn by enthusiastic use
- Typically appears
- 30,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check disc lip and pad wear on all corners
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
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