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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 2 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $57,000–$74,488 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
With an overall Carivo score of 6.8/10, the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE earns a Good rating among the sportss we've scored. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 8.9/10, while Value at 5.1/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional sports — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We rate reliability at 5.5/10 — below the segment average in our scoring. Budget for potentially higher maintenance costs and check the recall record below before buying. On safety it earns 7.3/10: respectable, if not class-leading — several competitors bundle more driver-assist tech as standard. Check your trim's official ratings at nhtsa.gov.
The 8.9/10 performance score reflects a chassis and powertrain that punch above the segment norm — this is a sports you choose partly for the drive itself. Technology comes in at 7.7/10 — functional and modern, with wireless connectivity and core ADAS features, though some competitors pack more standard tech at this price point.
Priced from $57,000–$74,488, 14 MPG, seating 2, the Jaguar F-TYPE sits in the premium tier of the sports category. The value score of 5.1/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 10 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Bottom line: There's a case for the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, but it needs the right buyer. Its reliability and value scores trail the class, and several higher-rated rivals sell for similar money — comparison-shop before committing.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE ranks #305 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 4% of the segment. Its 6.8/10 overall score is 0.9 points below the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $57,000 starting price is about 24% above the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Across the F-TYPE model years we've scored, the 2016 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.2/10 | $75,000 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.0/10 | $72,750 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 6.9/10 | $70,500 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 6.9/10 | $68,250 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 6.8/10 | $66,000 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 6.8/10 | $63,750 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 6.8/10 | $61,500 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.8/10 | $59,250 | Read review → |
| 2016 (this review) | 6.8/10 | $57,000 | |
| 2015 | 6.6/10 | $54,750 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Steering / Electric power assist system 11/09/2015 · 15V569000 | 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… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE's reliability 5.5/10 — below the segment average, so budget for higher maintenance. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 6.8/10 overall, ranking #305 of 316 sportss in our database (better than 4% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE starts at $57,000 and ranges up to $74,488 across trims (MSRP when new). At 14 MPG, expect roughly $3,750/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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