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1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems

20 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
25%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Storage: tank assembly
    6
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    5
  • Delivery
    2
  • Carburetor system
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported June 9, 1994 · 230,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. The fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor leaks.
Risk
Fuel and fuel vapor leaked from the fuel tank can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket.

Recall number 94V106000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Fuel leakageOpened October 27, 1997, closed June 30, 1998

Odi has received 6 reports on fuel leakage and 3 reports on alleged remedy failure reports

RQ97016

What 1990 Jeep Wrangler owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MI

Chrysler is not honoring /repairing their recalls. I have emission/safety recalls on my vehicle that potentially cause a fire, explosion to not only the owner of the vehicle but to its occupants to include transit. Chrysler has ignored the facts that these recalls but be repaired.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 jeep wrangler. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, there were odors of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that there were signs of the fuel leaking on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e064000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Recall 617 was not replaced. E brake cables not replaced. Did not replace both front brake calipers. I had to get, two new differentials and clutch in less than a year. With the new recalls listed in the paper what about my gas tank? This is another safety measure to keep my vehicle safe on the road.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IL

Consumer complained about gas fumes. These fumes appeared when ever the vehicle was driven. Regardless of day/night or when parked. Owner took vehicle to three different dealers, and had the vehicle checked for a gas leak. Owner was informed that there was no visible signs of a leak or cracks in the gas tank. However, they were unable to determine why the vehicle continued to smell like gas.

Filed Nov 21, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · GA

Vehicle was parked and parking brake failed causing vehicle to roll almost hitting consumer. Consumer received recall letter, however dealership not willing to do anything. Consumer also states gas tank leaks.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Fuel system · OH

There is a strong fuel odor in vehicle and fuel is leaking onto the ground. Dealer can't find cause of leak. Please provide any further information.ak

Filed Apr 20, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

The problems I have described are just a few I have had since the purchase of this jeep from brown's automotive group in charlottesville va. I hired an attorney in nov of 1998 and she described everthing to mr. Kenny brown and he ignored the letter. At that point I gave up. The jeep was in the shop the majority of the 11 months ibefore I called an attorney .no safety defect mentioned.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Gas tank is dented.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Fuel system · MI

Owner states that he received a recall notice for his fuel tank sending unit but has been unable to get work repaired do to no parts being available, recall number 94v106000.

Filed Feb 5, 1997 · Fuel system · CA

Components unrelated to the recall were damaged during recall service and dealer refuses to repair at no charge.

Questions about the 1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel system

Does the 1990 Jeep Wrangler have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Jeep Wrangler fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V106000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Wrangler have the most fuel system problems?

The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (479 complaints), 2005 (448 complaints) and 2010 (228 complaints).

Other 1990 Jeep Wrangler problems

Brakes 28Seats 12Engine 8Seat belts 6Transmission 5Electrical 4Suspension 3Visibility 3Body 2Steering 2Tires 2Wheels 2

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