2005 Jeep Wrangler fuel system problems

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Fuel system · MI · 2 injuries

At every fuel fill up, gasoline splashes back out onto the vehicle, the person filling the vehicle and creates a very unsafe puddle of gasoline on the ground. There is never a time that it does not happen. I would be readily available to make my vehicle available for inspection of this concern. Chrysler has issued recalls for this exact problem on several of their vehicle models all within the same time period of manufacturing. The fuel tank inlet check valve is a widely known and dangerous issue that should be seriously considered to repair the remaining vehicles on the road with this problem. It has been documented by numerous owners of Jeep Wranglers from 2005-2006 while the same issue forced a recall of the same Jeeps in later model years, 2007-2008. The Jeep has been inspected by a certified mechanic where I was notified of much of this information. With the amount of gasoline that spills out and the motorist re-enters their vehicle, there could be a static charge that could ignite the gasoline and cause extreme personal harm and property damage. There is no indication or warning sign to alert you that it is going to splash out gasoline. I am left to rarely fill my fuel tank to the maximum level to avoid being soaked in gasoline and irritating my skin or worse. I have owned this Jeep for going on 4 years and it has been a concern since day 1. I am noting this report of having been injured but the injuries at this point are only skin irritations as a result of gasoline coming in contact with our skin. I also noted the date as the first time this happened but as mentioned before, it happens or will happen at every fill up.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 3,300 miles · IL

When refueling my jeep has always belched gasoline back out of the fuel filler neck when the gas pump automatically shuts off when the tank gets full. This could easily cause a disaster & my wife is afraid to put fuel in it. I thought that mine was the only one to do this, but talking with other owners, I have discovered that all similar jeeps have the same dangerous defect.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Fuel system · 57,168 miles · PA

The poor design of the gas tank rollover safety float ball in this vehicle continues to allow gasoline to splash back out of the gas filler neck of the vehicle every single time at an auto shut off fueling nozzle is used. This is a known defect but which they offered a remedy that had an age or mileage limit. This is a gross safety hazard and should warranty t a recall before some one blows up.

Filed Mar 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 37,500 miles · FL

Every time I fill the gas tank fuel spills out the filler neck causing a significant fuel spill. The jeep is stationary and on level ground at the gas station

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 245,000 miles · FL

Every time I fill the vehicle with gasoline, when the pump shuts off a large amount of gasoline 'burps' out and onto the ground. This is due to a faulty check valve installed from the factory that stops working because of the ethanol in the fuel. Jeep has recalled later wranglers for this same issue but left us 2005-2006 owners stuck with the issue. This is a safety, health, and environmental hazard. I will be glad to send you a video of this happening.

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NJ

Gas tank overflow. Anytime I fill my tank, a large amount of gasoline shoots back out of the tank, dripping down the side of my car, and often splashing me or gas attendant. Not only is this dangerous, it is also damaging the plastic and paint on my car, as well as wasting gas.

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

While filling with fuel, it will spit fuel back out and will not fill with gas properly. Have tried going as slow as possible on the fuel lever while fueling and will still spit gas back out like there is a problem in the fuel filler hose and flap inside it.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · PA

When putting gas into the jeep, the nozzle does not automatically shut off and gas overflows out of the gas line (at the point where the cap goes on).

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · IN

When filling up the gas tank, gasoline routinely back flows as it gets full. This causes gasoline to spill over the fuel filler door and down the side of the vehicle. I have had the vehicle for three years and since 51k miles were on it. This always happens when refueling.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · WA

Gas overflows and spills out of vehicle when fueling.