The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at a gas station, fuel suddenly sprayed out from underneath the vehicle without warning. The contact contacted an authorized dealer and was informed that the dealer lacked the equipment and parts required to service vehicles over 15 years old. The contact was then referred to an independent mechanic specialized in foreign vehicles, to whom the dealer transmitted the vehicle information and failure details. However, the contact later received a follow-up call from the dealer, confirming the independent mechanic could not provide the necessary equipment or parts to service the vehicle. Despite the active safety hazard, the vehicle remained operational, though it emitted a strong fuel odor and left a continuous trail of leaking fuel. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer had not yet been notified of the component failure. The vehicle remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Jaguar S-Type fuel smell problems
21 of the 483 owner complaints about the Jaguar S-Type describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 82,000
By model year
- 20061
- 200516
- 20033
- 20011
Often reported together
What owners say
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage at the residence, she became aware of fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Seems that gas is leaking or something, the cabin of the car begins to smell of fuel at random times and the car also randomly decelerates.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new seal was needed for the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired, but the fuel tank began leaking again a few days later. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.
When tank is filled more than half, smell of gas fumes inside cabin horrible
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor when it was started. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jaguar houston north (18205 interstate 45 n, houston, tx) where it was diagnosed with a fuel leak, and the fuel retainers and a gasket needed replacement. The vehicle was inoperable and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
When fuel tank is full,strong gas odors are present as well as gas leakage from outside of gas tank onto pavement. Gas evidence on ground when vehicle is parked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only.
- Risk
- The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
- Remedy
- These vehicles have not been released to customers and are located at dealer lots . The fuel tank will be replaced.
Recall number 06V467000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
- Risk
- If the amount of fuel is above the fdm, jpm, or cv apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on january 29 through march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 06V418000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2005 (16 complaints), 2003 (3 complaints) and 2001 (1 complaints).
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