2013 Jeep Wrangler: fuel pump failure

Filed May 22, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OR

When driving down the road, the Jeep stops running. This is very dangerous and happens while driving at 55 mph. I’ve taken it to a mechanic and it will not throw a code. We’ve replaced the fuel pump, ignition, battery and alternator. Reading the forums and other online resources shows this is a common problem with multiple solutions. Jeep should recall any parts identified with this issue and be able to help correct this known issue. This is very unsafe. I do not have the money to spend and have no reliable transportation for employment. This has been such a hardship during such trying economic times.

Filed Sep 11, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

Due to a strong odor of gasoline emanating from a recently filled fuel tank, the vehicle was towed (due to extreme fire risk) to an independent service center. A subsequent inspection determined a fuel leak in the upper part of the tank assembly and a cracked flange in the fuel pump assembly, which necessitated the replacement of the fuel tank and fuel pump assemblies. The vehicle components are no longer available for inspection and the vehicle was not inspected by anyone other than the owner of the independent service center. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem other than the pungent smell of gasoline. The smell of fuel first occurred after filling the gas tank on/around 08/13/2021.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 62,521 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle automatically went into limp mode and the hot oil and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rpms failed to increase. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle for the indicators to dim. The vehicle was taken to feeny chrysler dodge jeep ram of midland (7400 eastman ave, midland, mi 48642) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced and there was corrosion in the totally integrated power module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a year later. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that the starter was replaced and the vehicle was driveable for two days; however, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the fuel pump module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 62,521.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · FL

Numerous events of sudden stalling of vehicle at high speed in drive, at low speed in drive and reverse; creating a very dangerous situation involving near-miss rear end collisions. Can take up to 15 minutes to restart engine. Engine sometimes appears to restart with a ticking sound, has no power and automatic transmission can't be shifted into drive or reverse. Other times, engine starts and transmission can be shifted into drive or reverse, but gears do not engage. Numerous events, as common as stalling events, involving sudden and sometimes violent shocks to the drivetrain, which happen at all speeds, usually when accelerating. Everyone knows this is a tipm issue, with serious safety implications related to the potential for high speed rear end collisions by following vehicles, that chrysler and the federal safety agency have not taken adequate action to remedy except on limited affected vehicle types. Substantial information exists on this known issue, including information and documentation submitted to chrysler and the federal safety agency. This particular vehicle was purchased new, started to exhibit this series of problems at the beginning of 2018 after 60,000+ miles, and has been back and forth to the dealer multiple times. There are no recorded error codes according to the dealer. The fuel pump relay has been replaced by dealer, supposedly, which was the latest unsuccessful attempt at solving the problem? Prior to that work was performed on the transmission, supposedly, which also did not solve the problem? Prior to the current symptoms, two unexplained dead battery events occurred. Now, readily found information shows a link with tipm and fuel pump relay failures that allow the fuel pump to run and drain the battery after turning off the ignition. How many more reports to the federal safety agency will it take to responsibly address this very serious potential rear collision safety issue related to the tipm?

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · 81,000 miles · TN

Our jeep started stalling on occasion about 10 months ago when sitting in traffic. Restart was immediate. It progressively started happening more often. Four months ago we took it to the service department at the dealership. They replaced a wiring harness for the fuel pump and a spark plug. It did not fix the problem. They replaced a valve body for the transmission. That did not fix the problem. They replaced a rocker arm and multiple other parts and still it has not fixed the problem. On september 29, 2017, it stalled while in motion at 30 MPH on a city street. My daughter was alone while driving it and sat in the middle of the road for 15 minutes before it would restart. We have talked with a mechanic that does not work for the dealership and he does not know what the problem could be. No one seems to know what is causing the problem and it could have been very dangerous if she had been driving at a faster rate of speed or if there had been more traffic. It was a sunny day and the roads were dry.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 10,000 miles · CA

When I go to the gas station to fuel up, I engage the pump lock lever so the pump will fill up and shut off automatically when my gas tank is full. Unfortunately, the fuel pump disengages too late, and an unbelievably excessive amount of fuel will spurt out, cascading down the side of my vehicle. 2 different dealerships have attempted to resolve the issue, yet the problem persists. I have filled up at gas stations across no less than 10 different states - from the west coast to the northeast; with a variety of fuel pump styles; amid various temperatures; yet the only variation is the velocity with which the fuel sprays from the pump.

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 6,000 miles · KY

Drove my jeep about 45 min.to my son's house turned off the key got out of the jeep and left it for about 45 min. When I came back to it, it was steal running with the keys in my pocket. And it was covered with steam I thought it was going to catch fire we tried to turn the motor off by putting the key back in but it steel ran for about 30 more min. Before we pulled the fuel pump fuse out. Jeep and the dealer I got the jeep from has not been able to find the problem and have almost called me a liar. I am afraid of the jeep after hearing about the fire problems jeep has been having. Buy the way the fan to keep the engine cool was not running any of this time. I don't know what this jeep will do next, that's the scary part.