1989 Jaguar XJS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Jaguar XJS, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After the recall was fixed the fuel tank developed a break and consequent serious fuel leak, requiring the replacement of the fuel tank at a cost of $1,791.46. Consumer stated that, this was an acknowledged defect in the tank that was on going or not properly fixed. Therefore, consumer is seeking a reimbursement for the cost of replacement of tank (recall #90v123000).”
NHTSA complaint #564169, filed 2002-01“When the ignition cuts out on the left side, the fuel injectors continued to dump fuel, which went into the preheated converterd and burned, high heat caused the catalyst to melt and sag in both converters. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #784707, filed 2000-06“Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. Engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. Dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. The car has a steady history of probelms.”
NHTSA complaint #875144, filed 2000-11Related recalls
- 90V123000Jul 2, 1990Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.Covers: Jaguar XJS 1978–1990
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Jaguar XJS
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Jaguar XJS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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