1998 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · CA

Liquid fuel blows out of fuel filler pipe while refuelling/cannot properly refuel vehicle. Concern happens every time while refuelling and at any refuelling station. I cannot refuel this vehicle without getting fuel sprayed on me or my clothing; very dangerous.

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · TX

My jeep spews out gasoline every time I fill up at the pump. The gas comes from the top of the gas tank, and is a very dangerous hazard. I am still not able to prevent it from happening after numerous tries.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 119,173 miles · NY

My 1998 jeep wrangler overflows whenever I fill it up with gasoline. Every time this happens I waste my money and is forced to wipe up the excess gas by the station.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Fuel system · CA

Fill up my tank and the pump stops. I pull out the pump handle and fuel comes back out of the gas tank. I have to pay special attention to how far I drive in miles and when I fill up look at the number of gallons going in the tank. Should not have to do this.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 25,000 miles · SC

Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty - fixed at my cost, clutch fork failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, leak under the dash board passenger side - fixed under warranty. Of all the problems above... Loss of instrument panel needs to be fixed by the manufacturer regardless of in or out of warranty. Loss of gauges is a driving distraction and can result in an accident. Jeep needs to address this manufacturing defect as long as this vehicle is on the road.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Fuel system · MO

While traveling at 60 MPH driver felt the engine running real rough and making noise. Driver pulled over, and noticed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Vehicle was towed to dealer for repairs.*ak the fuel pump had only been on the vehicle for 3 week when it failed. The consumer believes napa is manufacturing faulty fuel pumps.

Filed Dec 23, 2004 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · FL

Cracked fuel line. Fuel leak resulted in potential for a vehicle fire/explosion and enviormental damage.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · NJ

In november of 2003 my husband bought me a 1998 jeep wrangler and about 2 weeks after driving it I discovered that the gas gauge only works when it wants to. So I started doing a little research on line and found out that 98 wranglers had been recalled in the uk for bad gas gauges but not in the us . I was wondering why that is. And apparently there are many electrical problems with the 98s. A bad sending unit might not be a problem to other people but I work construction and spent many nights driving to work in snow storms. When they call you in to shovel snow at 2 am theres not many gas stations open.

Filed Jul 9, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 15,745 miles · MI

I own a 1998 jeep wrangler VIN number [xxx] I purchased new on apr 10, 1998 since feb. 1, 2003 the instrument panel has off and on not been working properly . This included all the gauges and air bag indicator. I have take my vehicle to a authorized dealer service shop for repair on 2-6-2003, 10-16-2003 and 5-19-2004. The first two times they said the the instrument panel had corrosion and they sprayed it. The last time they said it was to much corrosion and that I had to pay for replaceing it about $900.00 this vehicle as of this date has only 16076 miles on it. This is very dangerous because I have driven this vehicle when instructment and air bag indicator has stop working.*ak updated 07/25/2012 * js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Consumer stated the fuel tank had a cracked which caused fluid to leak out. The dealer was notified. *ak the fuel tank had leaked since the owner purchased the vehicle at 39k miles. The fuel tank overflowed when filled in hot weather. Both the fuel tank nut replacement tank were difficult to obtain due to shortage. The tachometer and speedometer had become inoperative. The service dealer found a poor connection behind the cluster. The throttle sensor did not have a good seal in which moisture had gotten into it. The fuel tank corroded badly and the new tank nut was useless. The consumer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and the gas tank. The consumer requested reimbursement. *scc also the water pump serpentine belt, and battery were replaced.