1999 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System Problems
7 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Fix: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Owner Complaints (7)
FILLING UP THE GAS ON MY 1999 JEEP WRANGLER TJ, DURING THE FILLING PROCESS IT WILL SHOOT OUT GAS. THE TANK IS NOT FULL, ITS 3/4 AND IT WILL SHOOT OUT GAS. I HAVE GOTTEN IT IN MY FACE, EYES, GOOD CLOTHES. ITS COST MY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX WHAT THE GAS HAS DONE. *TR
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK GAS OVERFLOWS FROM FILL POINT BEFORE PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES FUEL TO SPRAY OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND OR NEARBY OBJECTS. THIS ONLY DOES THIS WHEN FILL THE TANK FULL. *TR
I GO TO FILL MY 99 JEEP WRANGLER AND GAS KEEPS SPLASHING OUT AT BE AND THE PUMP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AT THE SAME TIME NO MATTER HOW SLOW I PUMP GAS IT COMES SPILLING. *TR
THE VEHICLES FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED AND AS A RESULT IT DID NOT PROVIDE AN ACTUAL FUEL READING. THIS PROBLEM WAS PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING THE CORRECT FUEL READING. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM
LEFT FUEL LINE WAS BROKE NEAR THE THROTTLE BODY. CLAIM NUMBER 46-0271-088. *YH
LEFT FUEL LINE WAS BROKE NEAR THE THROTTLE BODY. CLAIM NUMBER 46-0271-088. *YH
WHEN OPENING GAS CAP, FLAMES CAME OUT OF TANK, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *YC