2012 Jeep Wrangler: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 21, 2023 · Fuel system · MI

Occasionally we would smell gasoline fumes. The occurrence became more frequent to the point we had a mechanic check it out. The mechanic dropped the gas tank and found that there is a steel ring between the tank and the fuel pump flange. This flange had rusted and expanded to the point of cracking the fuel pump flange. Mechanic replaced the flange, seal and fuel pump. I have retained the cracked fuel pump.

Filed Dec 28, 2022 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spilled out when the automatic shut off activated on the fuel pump. The contact stated that the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 79,000 miles · FL

The vehicle is stalling while driving or acting as if its going to cut off while in motion causing a very uncomfortable jerking motion. It also powers off and will not move until 3-5 minutes later regardless of what gear it's in. This vehicle has cut off on me numerous times while driving and has even caused me to be stuck in the road blocking traffic. I've contacted the dealership multiple times over the past few months and I also have diagnostic receipts that claim they can't find any issues with my vehicle when they inspect it. However, about a week ago I was watching channel 4 news and they reported a recall for 2011-2013 jeep grand cherokee and durangos for engine stalling issues related to the fuel pump. I also find an article online related to this issue as well (https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2019-11-21/jeep-dodge-suvs-recalled-due-to-risk-of-engines-stalling). I would like for this issue to be investigated because it's a major safety concern.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · GA

Vehicle stalled while in motion on a highway. This has been a consistent issue for the last several years. I believe it first occurred in 2016. The vehicle will just stall on a city street, in a residential area, or even on the highway. Fuel was not related as it has happened on a full tank of gas or a quarter tank. It was taken to the jeep dealership on multiple occasions (that has been documented) because of this dangerous hazard, and they were not able to replicate so it was never fixed. I even showed them video evidence 3 times. The vehicle just stalls randomly while driving (in the middle of high speed traffic). The RPM would just go to zero, and when trying to start the car back up, it would try to crank, but would not start. The car would have to be turned off for 5 minutes and then the car would eventually start again. This would occur at least 1/month for several months. The jeep dealership replaced fuel pump, and checked other components as the engine light never turned on, and they could not find the resolution to this issue. This is a highly dangerous problem and seems to be very common among this model year jeep, and jeep continues to claim no fault. Someone could die if their car stalled on the highway with cars going 70+ MPH. An experienced driver may be able to maneuver, but certainly an inexperienced driver would not. This vehicle was intended to be for a teenage child, but I could not knowingly give this to them having this unresolved issue. After much research, I believe it is a faulty or defective crankshaft position sensor, but jeep refuses to acknowledge this and continues to say this is not the issue, yet the car has continued to stall on various occasions still. They should be liable for any serious injury or death that may potentially occur! I will be taking this vehicle to be repaired elsewhere after my own research and troubleshooting.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Engine · 143,463 miles · TN

This has happened twice, the first time I was on a city street and while driving approximately 40 miles an hour the engine stalled and I lost the power steering and braking. The vehicle was still moving, I put the vehicle in neutral and tried to restart the vehicle. It would not start. We pulled over and called the dealership. While I was on the phone with them, about 10 minutes later, trying to get it in a position for the wrecker, my wife tried to start it and it restarted. We drove it home and had a wrecker come get it because we were afraid to drive it 20 minutes to the dealership. They felt like is was the fuel pump and replaced it. I picked it up and it drove fine for a few weeks and did the exact same thing except this time I was on the interstate driving about 60 miles an hour and fortunately I was in the inside lane and pulled over. Tried to restart it and after waiting 10 to 15 minutes it restarted again. I drove it to the dealership where it is right now with them trying to determine the problem.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · NC

The fuel pump relay on the tipm module failed (total integrated power module). This for the 2012 jeep wrangler unlimited isn't part of a recall and it isn't something covered under the power train warranty. The jeep started turning off at low idle. This happened for backing out of a parking spot or at a stop light. It now happens when going down the road where the vehicle turns off at random. It isn't safe to drive until it is repaired. I am working on the repair now.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 63,000 miles · CO

When I fill up at the gas station, and the fuel pump clicks off, fuel spills out everywhere. Every single time.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Fuel system · NC

Bad fuel pump

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Fuel system · 68,750 miles · VA

When filling the gas tank, once it reaches the full point, it fails to trigger the fuel pump to stop in time and fuel spills all over the side of the rear fender. It does this every single time I fill up.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Driver assistance, Lights · 42,900 miles · IL

Tipm failure. Failure also affected starter and steering module. Initially vehicles lights and horn would go on without vehicle turned on. Doors lock and unlock by themselves. Ac and heater would shut down and restart. On these instances, dealership was advised, I was told that it was a code problem and codes were reset. Lately vehicle would downshift to first gear at both high and slow speeds causing a hazard in traffic. From a start position vehicle would not shift out of first gear. Vehicle engine would die out in traffic or turnover then die out as if fuel pump was failing. Instrumentation panel would flash and malfunction not allowing driver to see what gear indication was showing. Vehicle power steering would fail at various speeds causing dangerous situations. Last instance the vehicle was towed to dealership due to the unsafe conditions. Dealership and chrysler advised. Remedy from each is "we are looking for parts, do not know when or can give you a repair date. Vehicle has been at dealer since being towed in. Chrysler refuses to give any assistance. Initial cost of repair quoted at $1100.00+. Owner refused to pay this amount since it is a known problem with chrysler products. Dealership will lower costs to $250.00. Still unacceptable due to chryslers refusal to admit a problem that they are aware of and have had a previous recall for only after threat of lawsuit. But they have limited it to only specific models and years. Problem goes back to 2007. Vehicle in with this problem is a hazard and dangerous to drive at any speeds. No offer of vehicle assistance while waiting to see when vehicle can be put back into use.