1990 Jaguar XJS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Jaguar XJS, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Fuel tank developed leak. Web search revealed this is not an uncommon problem. Cause is either tank puncture by contact with rivet over time or a rear window leak allowing water intrusion. Water saturates foam on which tank rests and corrodes metal from outside. Passenger cabin is contaminated with fumes unless windows are closed and fan is on. Trunc contains both liquid and fumes in the area of the battery and electrical fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #741685, filed 2001-02“There was a leak in the gas tank. Then tank split wide open due exsessive pressure in the tank that was suppose to had been fixed in the 1990 under a fuel tank assembly recall. Took to dealer, and they denied the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #864015, filed 2000-06Related 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 1990 Jaguar XJS
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Jaguar XJS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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