Gas spits out of fuel tank when full does not auto stop. (faulty sensor)I try not to fill tank all the way.
2006 Jeep Liberty fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the inlet check valve had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer advised the part was not available for repair and they did not know when the part was going to be available. The contact had not experienced failure.
When filling the gas tank, the fuel delivery system fails to stop delivering fuel after tank is full; thus resulting in fuel overflowing the tank and onto the car exterior, ground, etc. This occurs regardless of the speed at which the fuel is delivered into the tank. This has occurred throughout our ownership of this jeep, and the incident date represent the approx. Date of purchase. This same issue was occurring in the 2008 jeep wranglers (of which I own one) and was subject to a recall. Upon the recall repair (new tank, etc), the problem was solved. Prior to the 2006 jeep liberty, we owned a 2003 jeep liberty, which did not have that issue.
When filling the gas tank to full with the pump nozzle set to automatic, the tank spits out 1/2 to 1 gallon of gas before the nozzle disengages. This is not a problem with the gas pump. The same pump was used on other cars without incident. This happens on this jeep liberty regardless of what pump is used. On occasions, this excess fuel has gotten onto my clothes which poses a safety hazard. I've investigated this on the internet and many jeep owners are having this problem. I no longer use the automatic nozzle setting but this is unsatisfactory because others filling the tank on my behalf may not be aware of this. Some areas of the country don't allow the use of self-service pumps.
My complaint is actually about the federal safety agency! In june of 2013, the federal safety agency petitioned chrysler to recall (recall number n46) jeep liberty vehicles including model years 2002 - 2007. According to chrysler customer service, my 2006 jeep liberty is included. Apparently, there is a risk of fuel tank puncture, and subsequent fire in the case of rear-end collision. Chrysler, after initially refusing to issue the recall, caved in to the federal safety agency pressure. When I spoke with chrysler today, five months after they agreed to the recall, they indicated that they are waiting on the federal safety agency reviews and approval of chrysler's recall proposal to install a trailer hitch in under-equipped vehicles, in order to strengthen the rear end of the vehicle and prevent gas tank punctures in the event of a low-speed rear-end collision. It seems counter intuitive that the federal safety agency would pressure a manufacturer to issue a recall, and then hold up the process of repairing affected vehicles when the manufacturer finally agrees. If this alleged vehicle defect actually presents a safety hazard, why allow five months to pass without action?
Have called several times to chrysler (800)247-9753 in reference to the rear end bumper recall on jeep libertys campaign # 46 according to representatives, stated owners should be receiving a letter in the mail end of september 2013. Haven't received any letter addressing recall, called again today 10/19/2013 appx. Mtn. Standard time 11:48am , stated they are awaiting approval from nhts before any letters are sent to owners in reference to the recall of rear end bumper causing fire hazard issues, whereas they should be attaching a hitch to make vehicle safer for passengers and driver in case of rear end collision so vehicle not bursting into flames.
This has been happening for some time. When I fill up, the gas tanks gushes out gas when it is full. This happens almost every time that I fill up with gas. It seems extremely dangerous as there is enough fuel that spills on to the ground below the jeep. I have replaced every regulator in my jeep's windows. They go out all of the time. The last one went out while driving and the window crashed down and scared me to death.
Since I bought my 2006 in november of 2010 I cannot fill the gas tank w/o it overflowing.....the sensor that senses it's full is defective.......me and about a zillion other liberty owners.this is a dangerous defect!.....I have owned 5 jeeps and this would cause me to reconsider another one.
Fuel gushes out of tank when filling, splashing gas all over operator, vehicle, and ground. A lot of gas splashes, enough to be very dangerous. Even not ignited gas on the ground can be slippery and cause a fall. This is extremely unsafe, a fire and explosion hazard, unhealthy, an environmental hazard and a waste of valuable resources. There is no way to avoid the occurrence as it is not related to the speed of filling or whether or not you have the nozzle handle locked (most stations here have removed the locks anyway).
I am asking for help in getting my 2006 jeep liberty safety defect taken care of by the local dealer. It is a known fact that the tank location on this type vehicle is dangerous if car is hit from behind. I have tried calling and writing to perkins chrysler without any response to date. I feel that corporate greed is trumping my safety. Can you offer any help?
Fuel is expelled when filling gas tank, which splashes on vehicle and person filling the tank. Gasoline fumes are very strong inside vehicle after filling tank, and requires windows to be open for considerable amount of time to relieve overly strong smell.
Every time I fuel up, the fuel pump does not stop and overflows. I have to guess when it's full and stop the fuel pump manually.
Check valve in fuel tank not operating correctly. During fill-up, the gas tank overflows onto the ground every time. I have seen many others complain about this issue in online forums. With gas always spilling over, I would assume that this is a very hazardous situation.
Whenever the vehicle is filled with fuel, when the automatic shutoff occurs, fuel flows back out of the fuel tank onto the vehicle and the ground!
This was the first time that we had filled the tank up on our 2006 jeep liberty since we purchased it on june 7, 2013. While standing at the pump waiting for the tank to fill up, the tank started overflowing with gas. I had gas all over me, the car, and the ground. I wrote it off as being a problem with the pump. 1 week later I go to a different pump to fill it up, and it happens again. So I called the dealership that services my vehicles and explained the problem and we took it in for them to look at. They said that this is a common problem but jeep will not fix the issue. I started looking on jeep forums and have found quite a few instances of this same problem on the jeep liberty and these people have also filed claims to the federal safety agency. The only way for the problem to be fixed is for the tank to be replaced because there is a check valve in the tank that is causing this. This is a very costly repair as I have called a couple of dealerships around in the are with the tank alone costing over $1,400 dollars. This is a known issue that jeep refuses to fix. It is a safety issue due to a manufacturing defect.
When pumping gas, it does not automatically shut off, and the gas overflows. I had it looked at, and they said the entire gas tank would need to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty diesel. The contact stated that when refueling to capacity, fuel would leak from the vehicle. The failure ceased for a short time but later recurred. The leak would not occur when the fuel tank was first filled, but would leak over time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 52,094 and the current mileage was 63,900.
Every time I fill up my gas tank it overflows before the nozzle shuts off. This has happened routinely at multiple gas stations. I have stopped trying to completely fill up my tank but if someone else fills my tank and does their math wrong the gas starts spilling out onto them and the ground. I have taken it to a local dealer about the issue and they wanted to replace my entire tank and I would have to pay over $1,000 for them to do so, even though its a known problem in other jeep models. This is a safety hazard and has the potential to do great harm to someone. I have not been in any accidents which shows that's its a structural/component issue and not that it somehow got knocked out of wack.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel overflowed and spewed from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 54,773.
Fuel system nozzle allows fuel to be expelled after pump autoshutoff engages causing fuel to spill on vehicle and onto pavement.
I filled up my gas tank at the gas station and the gas started over-flowing out of the gas tank after stopping the pump from pumping.
When filling the gas tank, gas will squirt out before the nozzle can shut off. There appears to be a defect with the gas tank that causes air to not vent properly during the filling process. This air builds up pressure until it pushes gas back out the filler tube potentially onto the person filling the tank, down the outside of the vehicle and onto the ground. Not only a safety issue but an environmental one that many others have also reported.
Everytime I get my gas tank filled on my jeep liberty it spills over onto the vehicle and the ground and makes my car smell of gas for a couple of days after, this first occurred while I was at a full service gas station I heard the pump stop followed by gas pouring out and the service attendant yelled, jeep must be full! Naturally I told the gas attendant he overfilled my tank and his response was, no its just a jeep thing, at first I didn't believe him but then the next time a filled it at another gas station the same thing happened (full service as well) I then filled the tank myself the following time and it happened to me as well! Naturally I don't fill my tank anymore! I have two young children and now I am hearing about all these recalls on suspension and gas tanks exploding it rear ended! I think it is time for chrysler to step up and recall these death traps! I like my jeep, the way it drives and the 4x4 feature but this is just to risky to keep these vehicles on the road, how many people need to get hurt or killed because they don't want to dish out the money for the recall. They probably wouldn't want their kids in a vehicle like that, so why should ours?!!
The fuel tank began to have a problem with overflowing when refueling. It is nearly impossible to fill the tank without gas pouring out of the vehicle. I am concerned about the potential fire hazard.
Gas spills out of the tank when you allow it to use out shut-off of the gas pump. We paid $1885.82 for a new gas tank. Now our 2nd 2006 liberty is doing the same thing.
The gas tank spews out fuel when you let it fill.
When fueling the jeep, the jeep overfills every time, every pump. I contacted jeep but they refuse to help fix the problem. This is a major safety hazard to the person fueling the vehicle. The dealership has said it has to replace the fuel tank.
Since I haven received my jeep liberty renegade 2006 model. My husband and I have noticed that everytime we would fill up the gas tank. That lots of gas would pour out onto the car and the ground. We have done internet research and have found that lots of jeep liberty owners are having this same issue. There are videos and thousands of comments in regards to this issue. I have also contacted the epa,[xxx] and they are aware of the problem and had chrysler issue a recall to fix this issue. However my vehicle year falls out of the recall dates listed. We I spoke with them they said to contact you guys because there is not as many of my vehicle years to expand the recall. I feel this is a huge safety issue and need help with trying to get a recall on my vehicle year. I have taken the vehicle to our local chrysler dealer and they want to pay for a brand new gas tank at $500.00+ and I don't feel that because I own a 06 and not an 07 or 08 that I should have to pay for this defect. I contacted chrysler main number and they told me that my vehicle is not involved in the recall. When it should be. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I first bought the jeep in 2008 (used). Everythine I went to fill the tank, about 1 cup of gas would spill out when it was full. I got used to this but now the service light pops on and the gascap waring appears in the odometer window. Spoke to my local mechanic who said that it would cost about $1200 to get it replaced at my own expense. The other isse is that I had to replace three (3) regulators for my rear windows (2 on the driver side and one on the passenger side) if there have been over 300+ complaints about this, why hasn't chrysler recall the vehicle to take care of these problems.
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