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Jaguar F-Type

11 model years from 2014 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Jaguar F-Type
Pictured: 2017 Jaguar F-Type V6 R-Dynamic Automatic 3.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2014–2024
Class
Two Seaters
Latest engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Best MPG
19–26 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
14 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2016 (11)
Fewest problems
2023
Interest
13,312 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2024 F-Type in brief

The 2024 Jaguar F-Type is a two seaters offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 176 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,924 lb (AWD 2dr Coupe/Convertible).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2024 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Jaguar F-Type has 11 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2024.

Its most efficient year was 2021 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 26 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (11), engine (11), power train (7).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.

2018 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 14 campaigns and 37 owner complaints.

How the 2014 F-Type compares

The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 176 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,561 lb (2dr Convertible).

About the Jaguar F-Type

The Jaguar F-Type (X152) is a series of two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured by British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover under their Jaguar Cars marque from December 2012 to June 2024 at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich assembly plant in the UK. The car's JLR D6a platform is based on a shortened version of the XK's platform. It is the so-called "spiritual successor" to the E-Type.

From the Wikipedia article "Jaguar F-Type", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2024 F-Type pros & cons

Full 2024 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

F-Type changes by model year

  1. 2022
    • Engines dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 26 to 19
    • Lightest version 395 lb heavier
  2. 2018
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 23 to 26
  3. 2016
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 11 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20245.0L 8-cyl19 MPG176 in3,924 lbNot rated00
20235.0L 8-cyl19 MPG176 in3,924 lbNot rated00
20225.0L 8-cyl19 MPG176 in3,924 lbNot rated20
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl26 MPG176 in3,367 lbNot rated10
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl26 MPG176 in3,367 lbNot rated24
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl26 MPG176 in3,367 lbNot rated24
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl26 MPG176 in3,367 lbNot rated38
20173.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl23 MPG176 in3,713 lbNot rated22
20163.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl22 MPG176 in3,713 lbNot rated111
20153.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl23 MPG176 in3,521 lbNot rated36
20143.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl23 MPG176 in3,561 lbNot rated22
Best combined MPG by model year — Jaguar F-Type
2014: 23 MPG2015: 23 MPG2016: 22 MPG2017: 23 MPG2018: 26 MPG2019: 26 MPG2020: 26 MPG2021: 26 MPG2022: 19 MPG2023: 19 MPG2024: 19 MPG201420162018202020222024max 26 MPG

Alternatives to the 2024 F-Type

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 Porsche 91121 MPGNot rated5
2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class22 MPGNot rated0
2024 BMW Z428 MPGNot rated0
2024 Maserati MC2018 MPGNot rated2
2024 Porsche 71824 MPGNot rated4

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System11
Engine11
Power Train7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Exterior Lighting6
Unknown Or Other4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Steering3
Owner complaints by model year — Jaguar F-Type
2014: 22015: 62016: 112017: 22018: 82019: 42020: 42021: 02022: 02023: 02024: 0201420162018202020222024max 11
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →