When refueling the vehicle, the automatic shutoff does not engage from the vehicle itself properly, causing fuel to continue to flow and out and all over the side of the vehicle. It also sprays out and on the operator fueling the vehicle. There is a technical service bulletin from jeep about the issue, but action has not been taken by the manufacturer. I request this be repaired under warranty. Material safety data sheets classify gasoline as a hazardous material, known to cause health defects when in contact with skin, and environmental impacts when improperly contained.
2005 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints
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Our 2005 jeep wrangler has been overflowing when filling up the gas tank for two months now. There is no warning and the gas spews out of the nozzle/tank. The gas often gets all over my shoes, hands and pants. We are not ignoring the shut off click, since this problem began there hasn't been one. For our own safety we wait until the gas light is on to get gas and then estimate how much gas we need in order to stay gas free. We have researched the problem and it seems to be a common problem with jeep and chrysler vehicles involving the inlet check valve, yet they have done nothing.
Every-time I fill up my gas tank it overflows and spills out violently.
Recently purchased the wrangler used. Fuel spill every time you fill the gas tank. When the fuel pump clicks off fuel shoots out the fill spout.
On february 18th 2012, I purchased a used 2005 jeep wrangler rubicon from a jeep dealership. Every time I've filled up for gas, there is an over spill of about 1/8 of a gallon. This happened on 2/27/12, 2/29/12 , 3/15/12, 3/25/12, and 4/23/12. Even when slowing down towards the end of the fill up, it still spills over, just less severe. I took it into the dealer. They performed a fuel system software upgrade on 4/06/12, but that did not correct the problem. This is a huge nuisance (not to mention safety/fire hazard) and from what little research I've done, does not sound like an isolated problem.
I had bought a jeep wrangler with approx 45000 miles. Right around the 55000 the check engine light came on and then I started having gas blow out of the gas tank during refueling. The jeep now has 85000 and still has the gas blow back. I had taken it to a jeep dealer and the mention that it needed a smoke test. I found that I had a major evap leak in the fuel system, I had a mechanic replace the fuel hoses. After the repairs. I still have the fuel blow back. I live in the va beach area, where fuel on the ground causes an environment problem especially when I fuel on norfolk naval base. I had fuel sprayed on me and also cautioned the wife, who already had it splash on her face. Luckily, did not spray in the eyes. When pumping gas the automatic shutoff does not kick in fast enough before blow back occurs. It happens with out warning. Is there a resolution to this issue with the jeep wranglers?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The driver was refueling when fuel was spewed out from the filler neck and onto the driver's leg. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
2005 jeep wrangler unlimited - there is a back-splash issue when fueling the vehicle, every time! If you do not just stop it early (before it is full) it will splash back every time you fuel, sometimes quite a bit of fuel spilled. I have talked to several other owners of this make and model jeep and most of them said they have the same problem. I called chrysler about this and asked if this was an ongoing issue. The representative said they were not aware of the issue. I find that unlikely.
Significant fuel spillage while fueling vehicle at the point of gas pump cut-off. Fuel is "burped" out of the fuel filling port on the vehicle onto pump operator's hands, arms, and clothing, in addition to the side of the vehicle and fill nozzle. This happens every time the vehicle is fueled no matter where it is fueled, what speed fuel is pumped and whether or not the nozzle is being hand operated or "automatically" operated. On research, this is an engineering failure known by chrysler that is due to non-ethanol resistant plastics being used in a check valve contained in the fuel tank assembly, causing the valve to swell and get jammed when fuel containing ethanol is used in the vehicle. I would think that drivers, their vehicles, and the ground being doused with significant quantities of gasoline at every fueling stop would qualify as a safety issue.
When filling gas tank, fuel splashes back out of fill pipe. It doesn't matter how fast or slow the tank is filled, or what position the fill nozzle is placed in the fill opening, it splashes back out of the fill pipe, covering the side of the vehicle, as well as the person filling if standing too close. I see this as a very dangerous situation, as static electricity could easily ignite the fuel in this scenario. I've read on jeep blogs that the cure is to replace the fuel tank due to a defective valve in the tank at the cost of over $900. But unfortunately the replacement tank is just another defective tank, as there is not an updated unit available, thus setting up another future failure. There is not recall on this, I think there should be. Please keep me advised of any actions taken in this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
When filling gas tank neck repeatedly overflows at cutoff, spilling several ounces of gas on car and ground.
When refueling the vehicle, fuel pump never shuts off. This has been a problem with the vehicle now for a long time. The fuel system allows the pump to continue running after the tank is full. It does not matter what gas station I go to. Gasoline always overflows and spills out onto the ground. I was recently refueling my and the vehicle and the pump did not shut off. A substantial amount of gas flowed out onto the ground and something lit the fuel vapors causing a small fire. I was able to put it out with an extinguisher. This could have caused the entire gas station to catch fire/explode and is extremely dangerous. *tr ..updated 09/12/12 *bf updated 09/12/2012
Whenever you fill the tank it overfills and ends up on the pavement. No matter how slow or fast you fill it.
Gasoline spews out of tank when clicking off when full. This can be very dangerous and gets gasoline on my truck and I have had gasoline spewed on me before. It's not fun going to work smelling like a gas station. There are so many complaints on this issue, why isn't the manufacturer required to fix this dangerous problem?
When filling up with gas the fuel gushes out of the gas hole when the pump clicks off.
Fuel spills from filler neck while filling up and tank is full. Gas station pump does not turn off. Happens at different gas stations 100% of the time.
When filling the vehicle up with gasoline at a service station an overflow condition occurs where a significant volume of gasoline spews out of the filler neck. The overflow of gasoline is enough to douse the operator performing the fillup, run down the side of the vehicle, and leave a large puddle of gasoline on the ground.
Vehicle consistently spews fuel when filling fuel tank regardless of which gas station I use.
When filling my jeep at a gas station gas will overflow and splash out of the tank when the pump stops.
As gas tank approaches full while fueling, the fuel spills out of the filler neck at a high rate without warning.
When fulling the vehicle the fuel overflows out of the gas tank spilling the fuel onto the rear of the vehicle and ground. This happens every time the vehicle is fueled and it has happened at different gas stations. *tr it does not matter if the gas handle is on auto pilot nor manual fueling.
Gas tank over flows every time at fill up.
When filling up with fuel, the fuel tank system does not automatically shut off until after fuel has spilled out of the fuel tank door and onto the ground.
When filling the car with gasoline, the automatic shut off does not occur and fuel blows out of the jeep and down on the ground and me if I am close. It appears that a substantial amount of fuel spills. This occurs at all fill ups it is not gas station specific. This can be a danger if it spews on something hot. Also I would think that it's an environmental concern and it stinks. Very frustrating problem!
When filling the vehicle's fuel tank, fuel splashes out of the tank and covers the side of the jeep and the ground below. This happens with every fill up.
The automatic fuel shut-off does not work causing fuel tank to be overfilled. I have fuel spillage every time and it doesn't a matter how fast the fuel is pumped.
Pump kicks off every 2/10ths of a gallon while pumping fuel. Happens whether you are at full flow or just letting it trickle.
Every time that I refill the tank, gas will overflow out of the tank after the pump shuts off. Sometimes the gas will spray out violently, other times the gas will just spill down the side of the jeep and onto the ground.
The design of the fuel tank in the wrangler unlimited edition made from 2004 to 2006 causes it to hold an air bubble and blow a large amount of gas out of the filler spout when putting fuel in. This happens every time the jeep is filled up with gas. These spills are an environmental issue as well as a safety issue.
I recently purchased a 2005 jeep wrangler. Every time I fill gas, when the pump shuts off gasoline comes spraying out of the vehicle's tank and all over the ground. Approximately a cup or more comes out of the jeep's tank. I think this is a potential fire hazard and should be addressed by the federal safety agency as soon as possible before someone is hurt by this defect. A recall for the item should be mandated by the government and jeep should be forced to fix this problem. I have researched this problem on the internet and it seems pretty widespread.
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