228 of the
907 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler are about the
fuel system — 25% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
37,812 miles.
When refueling and the pump shuts off, fuel with then leak back our and will run down the side of the jeep onto the ground. This is a large fire hazard, and there was previously a recall for 2007 and 2008 for this. The dealership states that they have never heard of this, and will not look at it without a full workup and paying up front. This issue is not safe, and I am thinking about getting rid of the vehicle completely due to this. There are are only 77,000 miles on this now so it isn't like I abuse the vehicle
NHTSA complaint #11700768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrisburg, SD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
As you were fueling the vehicle it will spit fuel back at you and poor fuel all over the ground and me, many people have this problem there is a recall from 2007 to 2008 but not 2009 through 2010 even though they have the same exact very dangerous issue
NHTSA complaint #11643439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brigham City, UT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Upon fueling the vehicle and the fueling process stops, the Jeep spits back about 1/2 gallon of fuel, all over the vehicle, the ground and the fuel station.
NHTSA complaint #11588544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bermuda Dunes, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Plastic rollover valve on gas tank dry out cracked which is modeled to tank can not be replaced which means you have to replace the gastank for what looks like a 5 dollar part. Will not past smog because of this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11573180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Twentynine Palms, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The design of the fuel tank installed in the 2010 Jeep Wrangler is faulty, The plastic utilized in the manufacture of the gasoline and evaporation fittings is of an inferior material and it can not withstand heat and low humidity. The plastic tends to dry out, crack and crumble, creating fuel and vapor leaks, which could result in a fire or explosion. I have had to replace the gas tank on my 2010 Wrangler in July 2017, at odometer reading 94944 and again in January 2023 with an odometer reading of 161599.
NHTSA complaint #11568206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterboro, ME
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When ever I fill the tank with gas I get leakage of fuel on my driveway so I have been filling it halfway and I don’t get the leakage it also has a fuel smell. I have found on the internet that this is common and the repair part is available, but I feel that this is very similar to the recall on Toyota trucks that is now on going so I feel it is my duty to report this safety situation
NHTSA complaint #11538716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesWest Jordan, UT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled down the side of the vehicle. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic that diagnosed a faulty fuel check valve in the filler neck. The contact stated that the filler neck needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the dealer and the manufacturer would not sell the contact the part since the vehicle was not included in a TSB or recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10037960 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #11486704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the fuel skid plate was deteriorating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about the fuel tank detaching. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The consumer stated the fuel skid plate is the only the piece holding the fuel tank in the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11462014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hartsville, SC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
When trying to fill up with gas, the automatic shut off on the nozzle will go off, to the point where when trying to fill up you end up spilling gas on yourself or out of the car, happens every time, all the time and is a known issue for Jeep Jk's. A recall was posted for two of the eleven years. When I spoke to the dealer, they wanted to do a smoke test, because they had never heard of this issue even though there is a service bulletin that I had to personally find. Dealer seems to just want money. I think spilling gas every time I fill up is a major safety concern.
NHTSA complaint #11456757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Centreville, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2010 Jeep Wrangler approximate 96k Miles Dealing with a faulty TIPM: Issues with electrical Components such as: car not starting (battery, started all have been replaced) key fob being replaced every 12 months even after battery have been replaced. Power windows and Power door locks working when they want to work. Transmission has also been replaced with a new one. This has been going on for about 3-4 years.
NHTSA complaint #11447804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Antonio, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE JEEP KNOWS ABOUT A TIPM ISSUE BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. TIPM issue. This issue is common and described across the web but is a safety hazard! The headlights will flash 3-5 times then completely shut off. Restarting the Jeep and disconnecting the battery does not help. Jeep dealer says circuit in the TIPM is the issue and that this is common! Lordy have mercy for all the vecs on the road when my headlights started flashing at them and then went out on, of course, an unlit section of the road. But the crazier part is Jeep knew this could happen and doesn't warn the customers. I sure did not know that I might be driving blind at night becoming a safety hazard. The lights then decide to not work for a few days before going back to being reliable for anywhere from weeks to months until you happen to drive at night again and bam they go out again. Luckily the runner/ fog lights are unaffected but as a primary vehicle I can not just keep taking ubers every time it is dark outside! This is such a serious safety issue to loose your lights while driving! There are two common fixes for this. One you buy the TIPM or two you buy non stock headlights and reroute them to your own switch but for most of us, buying a part that Jeep knows will break is crazy and not practical (plus WE the consumer didn't know it would) and the alternative of having to buy a different company's lights to buy pass the wiring in just crazy. It is such a serious issue I do not understand why there is no recall! I'm also so unsure if I can even pass a safety inspection anymore. Also the automatic fuel stopper does not work which is ANOTHER know glitch with the TIPM. This is okay if you know about it because you can hold the handle the whole time while filling up but you can not trust it alone. It isn't like it is all the time either. Just enough to keep you on your toes and plosion the ground with spillage. The first time is scary though.
NHTSA complaint #11431986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodstock, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE FUEL SHUTOFF PROBLEM SINCE IT WAS NEW. WHEN THE FUEL IS BEING PUT IN THE TANK THE FUEL WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THE FUEL SQUIRTS BACK OUT OF THE TANK, APPROX 1/2 GALLON. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS A RECALL HOSE ON THE JEEP JK MODELS WHICH ARE UP TO MODEL 2008 0R 2009 WHICH HAS BEEN ADRESSED. THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS ALL JEEP JK MODELS. I HAVE FOUND A HOSE THAT IS THE REPLACEMENT PART BUT THE DEALER WILL NOT SELL IT TO ME SAYING ITS A RECALL PART. I WANT THIS PART SO I CAN FIX MY JEEP. I AM A CERTIFIED MERCEDES BENX TECH AND WANT TO FIX IT OR TAKE IT TO HAVE THAT PART PUT ON.
NHTSA complaint #11424592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,000 milesCarleton, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL DURING REFUELING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE EPA ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THREE UNKNOWN JEEP DEALERS HOWEVER, NONE OF THE DEALERS OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,000.
NHTSA complaint #11413929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesSumter, SC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS POURS OUT WHEN FILLED UP AND GOES ALL OVER THE JEEP AND THE CONCRETE WHICH IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AT GAS PUMP
NHTSA complaint #11406268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durant, OK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE'S SENSOR DOES NOT TELL GAS PUMP WHEN TO STOP FILLING WITH GAS AND SPRAYS OUT ONTO THE CONCRETE AND VEHICLE. CAUSING A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AND POLLUTANT.
NHTSA complaint #11405885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,001 milesAberdeen, WA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
RPM FLUCTUATING RAPIDLY, LOSS OF POWER, THEN IT STARTS A DEATH WOBBLE THAT IS ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE THAT IS SIDE TO SIDE. WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME.
NHTSA complaint #11398902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,840 milesSilver Spring, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF GAS TANK FILLER TUBE ONTO SIDE OF JEEP AND ONTO GROUND EVERY TIME FILL UP TANK. WIFE NORMALLY DRIVES JEEP AND DIDN'T TELL ME WHEN THIS STARTED HAPPENING, BUT I THINK HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BUT SHE DIDN'T INVESTIGATE IT ONLINE OR REPORT IT TO YOUR STAFF. THEN SHE WENT OUT OF TOWN FEW DAYS AGO AND WHEN I FILLED TANK ON 10/19/20 IT OVERFLOWED A VERY NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF GAS ONTO SIDE OF JEEP WHEN USING AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUTOFF NOZZLE AT COSTCO. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATED FCA WAS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLERS AND TSB ISSUED IN 2011 TO COVER FREE REPAIR OF VALVE, BUT ALTHOUGH THIS IS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM, COULD NOT FIND RECALL OR TSB FOR 2010 JEEP WRANGLERS. QUICK CHECK ONLINE INDICATES MANY OTHERS WITH JEEP WRANGLERS BUILT AFTER 2008 HAVING EXACT SAME PROBLEM. NEVER HAD A VEHICLE DO THIS BEFORE, BUT IT IS A SERIOUS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED FOR FREE UNDER A RECALL OR TSB, AS WAS DONE WITH THE 2007/2008 JEEPS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED AND MORE INFO.*DT CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE TOLD HIM IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11365488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesPort Byron, IL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK GAS THE CAR DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THAT IT IS FULL IN TIME CAUSING GAS TO OVERFLOW AND SPILL ON THE GROUND.
NHTSA complaint #11330671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesOmaha, NE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL OVERSPILLS THE FUEL INTAKE WHEN FILLING AT A STANDARD GAS PUMP WITH AUTO SHUT-OFF. THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS FILLING, THEN A SECOND LATER A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS SPLASHES BACK OUT OF THE INTAKE. FROM READING OTHER COMPLAINS HERE AND ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON JEEPS OF THIS YEAR AND AROUND IT.
NHTSA complaint #11325712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henderson, NV
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FILLING UP FOR GAS IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE TO STOP. WHEN PUMPING IT WILL OVERFLOW ONTO THE CAR, FLOOR AND MYSELF. EACH TIME HAVING A CLEANUP.
NHTSA complaint #11323791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,500 milesProspect, KY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN I FILL UP TANK OF GAS IT OVERFLOWS, DOES NOT SHUT OFF PUMP. GAS OVERFLOWS ONTO FENDER, BUMPER, TIRE AND GROUND. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. NOT TO MENTION A WASTE OF GAS AND SMELLY HANDS ALL DAY AFTER CLEANING GAS OFF OF FENDER AND BUMPER. HAVE PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT BUT TO DATE NO TSB OR RECALL TO ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11308928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,860 milesBoise, ID
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO HONOR A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SPILLBACK PROBLEM AND WANTS ME TO PAY IN EXCESS OF $300 FOR THE PART AND REPAIR. THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH FUELING AND THE PUMP SHUTOFF DOES NOT ENGAGE, THUS OVERFLOWING AND SPILLING GASOLINE OUT OF THE FUEL DOOR. THIS OF COURSE HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY. I WASN'T ALLOWED TO ORDER THE MOPAR PART NUMBER CNNNX321AC TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM MYSELF BECAUSE THE VENDOR SAID IT CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE IT IS A "RECALLED" PART. I NEED TO KNOW HOW I CAN FILE A CLAIM TO BE REIMBURSED IF I HAVE TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP OR HOW I CAN ORDER THE PART THROUGH A VENDOR WHO WOULD ALLOW ME TO PURCHASE THE PART. PLEASE RESPOND WITH A SOLUTION. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11308059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,800 milesWaltham, MA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE FUELING JEEP, AS IT GETS FULL IT WILL SPLASH GASOLINE FROM THE FILL AREA ONTO THE JEEP AND MYSELF. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AS IT HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND THEN HAVE TO CLEAN MY JEEP AND MYSELF UP BECAUSE THE GAS COMES OUT AT A GOOD FORCE. I THEN SMELL LIKE GASOLINE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
NHTSA complaint #11296818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,000 milesLorton, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SEEM TO HAVE A FUEL LEAK SOMEWHERE. SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ESPECIALLY STRONG WHEN THE HEATER IS ON. STRONG SMELL EVEN WHEN JUST WALKING AROUND THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE, BUT NO OBVIOUS LEAK VISIBLE.
NHTSA complaint #11289604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSouth Haven, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS SPILLS OUT OF FILLER NECK AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AT THE GAS PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #11270228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesSpring, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, THE FUEL SPILLS OUT ALL OVER THE FLOOR INSTEAD OF CUTTING OFF AUTOMATICALLY
NHTSA complaint #11267123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesLafayette, LA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS TANK TAKES FOREVER TO FILL, CLICKS EVERY .25 GAL OR LESS AND HAVE TO START REFUELING ALL OVER AGAIN TILL FULL, ALSO ALMOST ALWAYS WILL OVERFILL. SPOKE TO MANY JEEP OWNERS AND THIS IS COMMON ISSUE WITH JEEPS. LOOK AT MESSAGE BOARDS JEEP SEEMS AWARE OF ISSUES BUT THEY DON'T FIX ISSUE. ALWAYS FUEL FLAT SURFACE AT GAS STATIONS AND THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY GAS STATION PUMP I'VE TRIED.
NHTSA complaint #11265451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesRoswell, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FILLING MY JEEP WITH FUEL, THE FUEL PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF QUICKLY ENOUGH AND GASOLINE SPLATTERS OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO MY HANDS, CLOTHS, JEEP AND GROUND. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME REGARDLESS WHERE I FILL UP. I USE QT, BP AND SHELL STATIONS. SOME ARE NEW AND SOME OR OLD. THIS CAN NOT BE A PUMP ISSUE BUT A JEEP ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11222129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5 milesBEN Bolt, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FUELING VEHICLE, FUEL WILL SPILL OUT WHERE NOZZLE IS AND FLOW DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE AND FROM A PUDDLE OF GAS ON THE GROUND, IT'S IS UNKNOWN HOW CLOSE FUEL GETS TO MUFFLER EXHAUST SYSTEM BUT COULD POTENTIALLY START A FIRE AT THE GAS PUMPS.
NHTSA complaint #11204877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesGraniteville, VT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS JEEP BRAND NEW AND ALMOST FROM THE START WHEN FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF THEN A LOT OF GAS COMES OUT THE FILL PIPE I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HAVE TRIED GOING SLOW TOOK ALMOST 20 MINUTES TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND STILL GAS COME SPLASHING OUT OF THE FILL PIPE. I THINK THEIR IS SOMETHING DEFECTIVE IN THE FILL PIPE THAT DOESN'T TRIGGER THE SHUT OFF IN THE NOZZLE FAST ENOUGH.
NHTSA complaint #11187285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.