Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spewed out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 300.
2008 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints
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Gas cap sensor light on. When filling the tank with gas, the automatic shut off at the pump clicks off, then within 5/10 seconds the gas starts to surge out of the tank all down the jeep, over the ground, over me. The gas tank and assembly was replaced 3 times in 2011 while still under warranty because the problem kept coming back. The same problem started again 2013. We called the dealer and found that it is covered under an unlimited miles unlimited months extended warranty. Glad we called because we didn't get any notice of this extended coverage in the mail. A separate issue began in 2012 with some leakage of gas under the vehicle and an odor of gas outside the car if the tank was filled up all the way. Since the warranty had expired, our personal mechanic handled it. He replaced a hose that was attached to the fuel tank (the same gas cap sensor light was on for this problem too). He also tightened the fuel pump at the tank where the gas was leaking from and he found a crack in the tank which he patched. This fixed the odor and leaking of gas from under the jeep. If this problem happens again in the future, now knowing about the extended warranty with the other problem, we will contact the dealer about it to see if it is covered too as it is gas tank related. Note - it was right after our mechanic fixed the odor and under car leak that the other problem of the gas surging out of the pump started again.
Drove over snow & snow knocked gasoline vapor canister off causing fuel spillage that continued until replaced. Only held on by plastic & easily knocked off. Called dealership & scheduled appointment. Was very careful & only drove home & then to dealership being very careful. Adjacent gasoline tank skid plate was not even marked. Unfortunately, skid plate does not cover canister. New vehicles include a skid plate for the canister. No doubt would have been a fire if exhaust had been hot!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the fuel tank had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,064 and the current mileage was 62,700. Updated 04/09/13
Fuel tank overflows a few ounces at every fillup. Happens regardless of gas station or pump.
Large amounts of gasoline sprays out when refueling the vehicle. The gasoline comes out with such force that it is impossible to avoid getting gasoline on hand, arm and clothing. It occurs when the tank becomes full. At first I thought it was a problem with the gas stations pump. It was intermittent at first but now occurs every time I put gas in the vehicle regardless of which gas station pump I use. This is more than an inconvenience and should be considered a safety issue!
I started my 2008 jeep wrangler jk and immediately got a check engine light with an audible sound. The engine was running very rough and shaking. I turned off the engine and it seemed fine but the check engine light was still on. I have a obd2 diagnostic code reader and it showed the code p0306. This is a misfire on the number six cylinder. I took it to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram dealership in albuquerque and this is what was done. "wi tech diagnostics for fault codes, had store codes for injector #6 circuit, no work done, operating as per design". I asked what can be done to fix the problem and [xxx] said that the tech could not duplicate the problem so they could not fix anything. [xxx] offered to perform a fuel injector cleaning but this was the only options for now. The next day I started the jeep and had the same issue. I looked up this code 0306 on the jeep jk site and read posts of "pentastar problem". In all cases these people had to visit the dealership 4 to 5 times until they fixed the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Very often, when I fill up my gas tank, it spits gas out. Sometimes, the gas sprays out so far that it wets my clothing, the fuel pump stand, and the surrounding area. I am concerned that this can one day cause a fire and is a health and environmental hazard. I have tried to pump at different pumps and at different speeds but the problem persists.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while refueling, the nozzle would repeatedly turn off and once it did fuel would spew back out from the filler neck. The contact mentioned that the engine and fuel cap warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
Have jk 2r rubicon model. When traveling in the high country in colorado I start to smell fuel fumes around noon and they do not go away until we refuel at the end of the day. The fuel tank get so hot the ethanol boils off and the emission system cannot handle the fumes so they vent into the atmosphere. The jeep fills with fumes and vehicles behind can smell them too. All of the two door jk models we travel with have the same problem. Jeep has been of no help and say they know of the problem but have no solution. In the last year 2 of us have contacted large cell lymphoma. Ethanol is a class one carcinogin.
On every fill up for gas since january after I or an attendant who fills the gas tank gets splashed/soaked with gas. Upon removing the nozzle the gas 'burps' back and sprays gasoline out of the tank. The gas splash started out very small and not as frequently but now it rushes out like a waterfall and every fill up. Regardless if you pump the gas slowly by hand or use the auto lever on the pump it still happens-everytime. I am only using 87 octane gas as per the instruction manual and this happens at every gas station (mobil, shell, sunoco, texaco, global, irving, citgo, etc.) my local gas stations are sick of me coming in because they always have to put out kitty litter to mop up the mess.
Had been smelling raw gas inside and outside vehicle for several months. Finally tracked down to fuel line coming from gas tank. Plastic elbow under driver seat (rhd postal jeep) has pinhole and has been squirting a fine stream of fuel onto bottom of vehicle. If it had squirted on exhaust or any other hot surface, it would surely cause a fire. Wonder if any other elbows have failed on other vehicles, and also if there are any fuel line elbows in the engine compartment? Could be explanation for engine fires that are being investigated. Local jeep dealer had replaced fuel tank on 10-19-11 due to a recall about fuel spilling out of filler tube after fuel handle clicked off. Never noticed gas smell before the tank was replaced.
When filling up the gas tank, if allowed to fill completely it will puke gas back out after the automatic pump shut off. Enough gas to run down the side of the jeep and on to the ground. Since the first time it happened it will do it every time if I do not stop it early.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, fuel spewed out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the filler neck and fuel valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16 and the current mileage was 26,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, fuel will spill out leaking all the over the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/08/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. While refueling, the contact noticed fuel was spilled from the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was informed the the check valve in the fuel system may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Fuel overflow issue. When filling up my gas tank at the pump fuel will spray from the gas tank before the fuel nozzle shuts off. This has occurred at multiple gas stations and multiple pumps and is now occurring every time I try to fill my tank.
Spits fuel from filler when refueling.
Every time I fill up with gas, the gas flows out of the fuel tank all over the car, me and the ground. This happens right before the tank is full and it doesn't shut the gas pump off.
Every time you fill up the tank with fuel it overfills. If you don't trickle the nozzle it backs up on you, spilling fuel outside the vehicle. As soon as the nozzle clicks off the fuel starts backing up.
Fuel tank filler neck pours fuel out onto the ground when filling the tank to full.
Fuel tank overflows (sprays out) while filling at gas station pump after pump automatically shuts off. Tried numerous gas stations, pumping gas slowly all with same effect.
Every time I fill up the gas tank, anywhere from a cup to a quart or more of fuel overflows and sprays out and down the side of my jeep and onto the ground (or even on to me if I'm standing by it) after the pump stops. I bought the jeep used, and it has done this at every fill up since I have owned the vehicle.
Every time I fill my jeep wrangler... The pump stops and then fuel comes rushing out. Has happened every time I fill it at multiple different gas station. Read online this is a wide spread problem. My 08 liberty has the same problem.
When filling up the vehicle with gasoline the gas will spill back out all over the vehicle, the ground and me.
Gas overflows during refueling. No matter the setting on the pump nozzle, after the nozzle clicks off more than a pint of gas spills out onto the ground. I have owned the vehicle since june 2008 and the gas never overflowed before december 2011. Now it overflows at every refueling, at multiple gas stations. Gas spills at every refueling are a safety concern.
Fuel overflows when refueling. Overflow occurs even without filling the tank. Parking brake doesn't work unless you pull it up very hard and still doesn't keep it from rolling. Air conditioner doesn't cool. It has been in the service department several times for repair. Blows "smoke" from vents. A loud "knock" sound when you turn the A/C on/off or when you crank the vehicle and the A/C control is on. Soft top leaks over both doors when it rains. Service department has confirmed proper top installation. Sharp edges on the roll bars. Roll bar covers have ripped as a result of putting the top up or down. Dangerous "wobble" when you hit a small pothole, change uneven lanes, etc. Hood lifts approx. 2 inches when a large truck or trailer passes or meets the jeep. Manual transmission "grinds or catches" when shifting into 2nd gear, worse when cold.
I just bought a 2008 used jeep wrangler unlimited x. The very first time I go to fill the gas tank, the auto shut off fails and gas starts spraying everywhere. I was covered in it from the waste down and standing in a puddle of it.
On multiple instances, while fueling the vehicle, the gas will not shut off, and the fuel will overflow out of the tank and spill on the ground and side of vehicle. This has happened at several different gas stations, and I have found that several others have had this same issue with their jeep. Vehicle is just out of warranty, and I feel this unsafe condition should be a recall.
During a fill-up, the gas overflows everytime. This occurs at multiple gas stations.
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