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Are there any problems with the Jaguar F-type? ›

Rear Differential Oil Seal | All Models

The F-Type can suffer oil leaks on the rear differential that if untreated for too long, can cause wear to the diff pinion due to insufficient lubrication.

Most Jaguar vehicles will last for at least 150,000 miles, but there's a lot that a driver can do to push this number much higher. With regular oil replacement, belt changes, spark plug replacement, and other basic maintenance services, you can ensure that your Jaguar lasts for 200,000 miles or more.

The Jaguar F-Type was reported to be one of the more dependable sports cars in the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing mid-league in the class and above the Porsche 911. Jaguar as a brand finished a more disappointing 29th out of 32 manufacturers in our overall reliability league table.

Jaguar is a perfect example of a luxury sports automobile that only sometimes lasts long. While it's difficult to predict how long your Jaguar will last on average, it will be at most 100,000 miles. Some Jaguars have been observed with mileage between 125,000 and 150,000 miles, but they are uncommon.

Jaguar F-Type auto insurance at a glance:

Average car insurance price for a 40-year-old driver: $3,424 a year. Most affordable insurance companies for Jaguar F-Type auto insurance: Nationwide, Erie, Travelers. Cheapest state for F-Type insurance: Vermont. Most expensive state for F-Type insurance: Louisiana.

You may have heard the rumors: the Jaguar F-TYPE will be discontinued after 2024 to clear the way for a fleet of all-new electrified sports cars. The 75 Special Edition will cap the legendary sports car's long reign, offering an updated suspension, standard leather upholstery, and trim-exclusive wheels and badging.

The engines are made at Jaguar Land Rover's Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, UK. The 450PS, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 has been developed to offer exploitable, useable and rewarding performance – maximum torque of 580Nm is generated from 2,500rpm.

We recommend that you get your Jaguar serviced every two years or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Which are the most reliable Jaguar cars? Although Jaguar stocks sedans and SUVs, only a few new cars stand out for their reliability. These models include the Jaguar XF and XJ.

Pour one out for the Jaguar F-Type, one of the prettiest and most underrated sports cars of our time. We knew production was ending after Jaguar rolled out the 75 Special Edition in 2022, but now it's officially official: This is the last F-Type ever.

Is Jaguar as good as Mercedes? ›

Both of these cars are excellent long-distance cruisers and you wouldn't be disappointed with either of them. That said, the Mercedes E-Class is slightly more refined overall and it's got the best cabin. The Jaguar XF however is more fun to drive, and it's considerably cheaper to buy in the first place.

Performance and drive comfort

For such a performance-oriented car, the F-Type manages rougher roads – or those with cobbles – reasonably well. It's never going to be the most comfortable, especially in the more powerful models, but it's bearable.

The first Jaguar ever to carry the SVR badge, the Jaguar F-TYPE SVR is a 200mph, all-weather supercar.

Engine Issues

One of the most common issues in Jaguars occurs in the engine - specifically, the timing chain mechanism. To further explain the problem, we will have to look at the plastic tensioner, which keeps the right amount of pressure on the timing chain and sprockets.

Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar XE, XF, E-PACE, F-PACE and F-TYPE vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.

While the F-Type might not be a natural comparison to Dodge's Charger and Challenger, Jaguar's two-door does have something in common. All three are being put out to pasture, as their respective automakers look to electrification. A big, loud V8 is neither fashionable nor fuel-efficient, and so sacrifices must be made.