2016 Jaguar F-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-Type years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jaguar F-Type. That is the most of any F-Type model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 7,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Jaguar F-Type problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 36% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 27% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 18% | 4,153 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | 805 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 805 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Jaguar F-Type recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2016 Jaguar F-Type vehicle manufactured February 3, 2015. The affected vehicle has the power steering system still set in the supplier's factory operating mode. In this condition, in the event of a steering system malfunction, the vehicle can experience additional steering inputs from the electric power steering system.
Risk: If the vehicle is in motion when this occurs, the driver may unexpectedly lose the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jaguar will notify the owner, and a dealer will either correct the steering system software or replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2015. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is J055.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Symptoms of failure was present prior to complete failure. At highway speed, vehicle sometimes resisted steering input. At 20-30mph, steering wanders side to side and fights my steering inputs. When complete failure occurred, steering became difficult at low speed, parking situations. No warning or…
Rear back up camera does not work. Vehicle displays âRear Camera System Faultâ message. No image on screen when reverse gear selected.
I have been encountering a persistent issue with the engine, which exhibits symptoms of underperformance, occasionally necessitating a complete stop. Additionally, the ABS warning light activates intermittently without providing any diagnostic codes before subsequently disappearing. A recent…
The Rear Differential started making an odd noise. Took it to the dealer where it is now and they said it needs a new rear differential. They are blaming the tires...
I was traveling at the legal speed limit of 70 mph on the freeway with no vehicles within 50 yards of my vehicle in all directions. I had been driving for about an hour and was on a bluetooth connected phone call through the car speakers when I heard the sound of glass popping and shattering over…
Other Jaguar F-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-Type | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 F-Type | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 F-Type | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 F-Type | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 F-Type | 8 | 3 |
| 2017 F-Type | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 F-Type | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 F-Type | 2 | 2 |
See all Jaguar F-Type problems by year, every Jaguar model, or the Jaguar VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jaguar F-Type?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jaguar F-Type?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jaguar F-Type a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-Type model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.