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

Timing Chain, Tensioners and Guides | 3.0 Supercharged V6 & 5.0 Supercharged V8. A well-known problem with the supercharged V8 and V6 models is the timing chain jumping. This is caused by a design flaw in the tensioners and guides.

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.

The 2024 Jaguar F-Pace has a predicted reliability score of 82 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

The top model of the F-Type is the F-Type R, which comes with a supercharged 5.0 litre V8 engine that delivers 575 horsepower and 516 LB - Ft of torque. It also features a range of performance upgrades, including an active sports exhaust, a sport suspension, and larger brakes.

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.

But the Vette is deceptively rapid. In the hands of The Stig, and despite giving away the best part of 100 horses in the power department, the Chevy lapped Castellolí 3.4 seconds faster than the Jag.

All three engines will be retired next year, as Jaguar prepares to reinvent itself as a purely electric luxury marque in 2025. The F-Type will be joined in retirement by the XE, XF, E-Pace and F-Pace.

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.

A Jaguar F-TYPE will depreciate 43% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $57,858.

Which model Jaguar is the most reliable? ›

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.

BMW X5Engine Options & Specs. In the trims we compared, the 2024 Jaguar F-PACE and 2024 BMW X5 both feature a turbo six-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology. Of the two, the Jaguar F-PACE engine makes more horsepower and torque, but the BMW X5 offers slightly higher fuel economy ratings.

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.

In the 2023 APEAL Study, the Porsche 911 ranks highest in the Premium Sporty Car segment. The Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 718 are the next highest-ranked models. Other competitors to the 2024 F-Type include the BMW Z4, Lexus LC, and Toyota Supra.

NATURAL PERFORMANCE

Dynamic technologies underpin the Jaguar F‑TYPE agile driving experience. All Wheel Drive delivers confident handling on the road. Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking delivers agility and capability through the corners.

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.