2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 101,000 miles · TN

Tipm- door locks shorted out, fuel pump quits stranding the vehicle on the street, will not restart without pulling and resetting the iod fuse, causes airbag light to flash fault, rear wiper quits. This makes the vehicle unsafe or unable to be used. Vehicle was bought new and wouldn't think much about this if through research I had not found how many failures experienced by many have been related to this parts failure rate. Parked the vehicle and when went to restart it it would not resart, then the doors started locking and unlocking repeatedly locking me out of the vehicle with the keys in it. I reset the iod fuse and it started. Then going down the highway the warning lights in the dash started flashing, airbag, tcs, anti theft, tire pressure, ABS, stability control all came on then vehicle shut off. It would start then run for a few seconds and die. Through research I found this to be related to the anti theft in the tipm-. Tried replacing the door lock fuse and it started arcing and smoking. Vehicle is parked now with a tipm- on order. As stated previously, I bought this jeep new and if it was not such a widespread issue with chrysler products I woul not think much about a part failure at ten years.

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 Feb 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · TX

During the first week of september 2010, when refueling my 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited, when the gas station fuel pump /nozzle automatically shuts off, fuel began to overflow / backflow and spill out onto the side of the jeep and the ground. This continued to happen almost everytime I refueled. I began stopping the fuel nozzle manually when it sounded like the fuel was getting close to the nozzle. It would still overflow on occasion. Now I have to refill the jeep's gas tank judging by how low the gas gauge reads and how many gallons I put in. Usually I fill the gas tank a to little over three quarters of a tank. I do not feel comfortable filling up the gas tank until it is full or filling it until the pump automatically shuts off when it sense the tank is full because the amount of overflow varied, but in worst cases I estimated it was anywhere from 10 fluid ounces to 32 fluid ounces which really concerns me. There were times when the gas literally gushed out enough to splash onto the thigh area of my pant leg and shoes, while I was standing a good 18 inches from the jeep.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. The contact stated whenever dispensing fuel close to the full level, the fuel would immediately spray out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the failure was due to a faulty fuel pump nozzle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Fuel system · VA

When fuel tank is filled, as soon as the fuel pump nozzle "clicks" off (indicating the gas tank is full, several ounces of gasoline "spits" out. It spits out in a fashion to directly land on the shoes and/or pants leg of the person operating the fuel pump. This occurs on the first click (as opposed to those situations that occur when someone is "topping off" the gas tank). It occurs on every fuel tank fillup, except in those situations where the gas pump operates notably slower than most service stations. The amount of gasoline that ends up on the ground is typically at least 2 or more feet in diameter. The dealer has acknowledged that these fuel tanks do not vent properly and that caused the problem. Many you tube videos demonstrating the problem. Environmental - raw gasoline dispensed on the ground personal - raw gasoline on clothing/skin, with issues of strong gasoline odor in passenger compartment safety - potential disastrous issues if spark were to occur.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · AR

2008 jeep wrangler unlimited having fuel spew from filler pipe when filling tank. This occurs just as tank is full and fuel pump automatically stops. The amount of fuel spilled is about 500 cc and comes out as a bubbly mixture. The fuel spills on the vehicle and on to the ground. It will get on the person filling if standing close. The problems started at about 37k miles and is now occurring with nearly every fill-up. There is no warning that this is going to happen that would allow one to stop the pump before the overflow occurs.

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 15,900 miles · CT

I have a 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara. In the past 30 days it has started to flow fuel out of the filler each and every time I fill the gas tank, regardless of the station or pump. It literally gushes out as the fuel pump stops. This is an incredible safety hazard. I'm told by the dealer that there is a flaw with the overflow vent filter and as this component is integral to the tank, that the entire tank must be replaced. With all the exact issues on the federal safety agency website, it's unbelievable that there has not been a recall. I'm also now concerned about the so-called "death wobble" issue that I've now read about on the site.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · TX

Fuel sprays out of gas tank when gas pump auto stop is used. This is a fire danger as the muffler is very near the fuel inlet. Also, I have had fuel sprayed on my body, and if ignited, would have caused severe burns. This occurs about 75% of the time when using pump auto stop. I have since quit using auto stop, and manually stop the fuel pump. I'm taking to dealership for them to attempt a permanent repair.

Filed Jan 11, 2010 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · AK

Gas overflow at fillup. Automatic stop does not function with this gas tank at a variety of filling stations. Using hand, or auto, the gas keeps pumping past full. Every fill up ends with a gallon or more of fuel pumping onto the ground.

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 6,900 miles · UT

I bought a 2008 jeep wrangler (4) door unlimited rubicon. I did not have more than 150 miles on it before the engine would stall while making a turn at an intersection. The vehicle stalls on a regular basis. The vehicle now has 7000 miles on it and about two weeks ago it stalled on a main city road going about 40 ' 45 miles per hour. Vehicle display showed that it was out of gas but it had of a tank. After having it pushed off the road, and having 5 additional gallons of gas put in, it started with a very high RPM. The vehicle is now about 8 months old and has been in the shop for about 60 days. Some of the things that have been replaced are: fuel pump, tork converter, and power module. This stalling problem is a life safety liability. The dealership has been good to work with but our family is at risk every time we leave the drive way.