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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 2 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $61,500–$80,696 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 6.8/10 — rated Good. 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. At 5.4/10 for reliability, this sports trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.3/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.9/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining sportss to actually drive. At 7.9/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $61,500–$80,696, 16 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 8 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE sits in the middle of the field. Until its reliability and value scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
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 2018 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 $61,500 starting price is about 33% above the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2015 Jaguar F-TYPE scores 6.6/10 — within striking distance of the 2018's 6.8 — and starts roughly $7,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| 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 (this review) | 6.8/10 | $61,500 | |
| 2017 | 6.8/10 | $59,250 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 6.8/10 | $57,000 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 6.6/10 | $54,750 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have 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.
| Exterior lighting / Turn signal 25/05/2017 · 17V341000 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2018 Jaguar F-TYPE vehicles equipped with Highline headlamps. If a front turn signal indicator stops working, the visual and audible turn signal reminders do not flash or chime faster as… |
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| Fuel system, gasoline / Fuel injection system / Fuel rail 02/02/2018 · 18V090000 | 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… |
| Air bags / Frontal 01/07/2021 · 21V500000 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling one 2018 F-Type vehicle. A portion of the instrument panel may interfere with the front passenger air bag during deployment, possibly tearing the air bag cushion. |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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