2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system problems

198 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,000.

owner complaints: 198
of this car's complaints: 32%
typical mileage: 39,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
2
Storage: tank assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel pump 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Fuel Spill During RefuelingOpened August 23, 2010, closed February 16, 2011

ODI found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.Although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, ODI suspects that the federal safety agency safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached report for additional information.In addition, Chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built from March 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.Chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.Consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.The vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb.

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What 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · AZ

Jeep spits fuel back out when you fill up the tank. Not just a small amount either, a good amount all over the jeep and the floor.

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · TX

Every time I refill my gas tank it overflows all over the ground. This has happened since I owned the car in 2010 to most recently yesterday on 3/12/19. Based on production there are more the 2.1 million jeep wranglers on the road according to production numbers. It seems that this is a decent environmental issue if it occurs on most if not all jks. Any jk owner I have talked to has this same issue. Chrysler should be held responsible for this failed aspect of the vehicle

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · KY

Attempted to fill up vehicle with gas. Gas is ejected from filler spout and down the side of jeep. Only happens when attempting to fill the gas tank completely up.

Filed May 3, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · OK

While in motion car dies and lights begin flashing, horn goes off and on, windshield wipers and fluid are activated and doors lock and unlock.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Fuel system · TX

There a factory, manufactur problem with the jeep. Whenever I put gas on the vehicle, it spits out the gas if I pour too fast. I was checking online and it states that chrysler was replacing gas tanks free of charge if they had this issue. I contacted jeep and they stated they couldn't change it becuase it didn't appear in the VIN number. It is also a safety concern because the check engine is advising me that there is a leak in the gas tank.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Fuel system · IN

As the other filed complaints state fuel sprays from the filler when the tank nears full. Mine will spray and there is still available space for 2-3 gallons of gas in the vehicle. This is a safety hazard and an environmental hazard. With the volume of complaints and concerns I see on forums and other places online this does not seem to be an isolated incident nor has jeep made any effort to rectify the issue at their expense. I did not in good faith purchase a vehicle that would ruin my finish, ruin my clothes and pour gas on the ground. I would hope someone would hold their feet to the fire and make this issue a recall and not just a tsb - infect multiple tsb's for the same issue - jeep you have a real problem and you should fix it.

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 49,951 miles · MI

The fuel system does not seem to respond to the shut-off mechanism, which means gas spills out onto the ground, the car and even the owner. This problem has gone on ever since I purchased the car. This is definitely something that could very well cause someone to get hurt or dead. I understand the nhts has 'reviewed' the complaint and determined that there is not a problem but it will be fair if the nhts could re-open this case.

Filed May 27, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 51,560 miles · IL

1. Hit a bump going 55mph on the highway and experienced the death wobble. Had to hit the brakes and slow down immediate to 25 MPH. Super dangerous on the freeway. Thankfully this was a city freeway that had a speed limit of 55mph. I don't know what would've happened if I was going faster, say on an interstate where the speed limit is 80mph. 2. Whenever I fill up the gas always overflow. So each time now I have to squeeze the pump gently and hold it for the entire fill up. 3. The rear caliper sticks sometimes.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · PA

I started smelling gas around my jeep . I took it to the dealer . They did the chek valve recall . Gas leak still presisted . So I took it back to the dealer . They told me that the way the tank is designed that it weres the tank thin on top and starts to leak . It also started to leak around the fuel pump area they said due to dirt . This was a 9 hundred 5 dollar fix that I feal is not my fault the jeep is garage kept and only has 82000 miles on it . Thats crazy to have to replace a tank with that many miles .

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · WA

Every time I fuel up the vehicle gasoline sprays out of the receptacle all over the side of the jeep and sometimes myself. Happens at multiple gas stations using multiple types of nozzles.

Questions about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 198 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 have the most fuel system problems?

The Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (223 complaints), 2008 (198 complaints) and 2009 (45 complaints).