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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1010–25K
16425–50K
15650–75K
6775–100K
33100–150K
12150K+
533 reports with mileage · 117 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 346 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports9 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
650 reports
21,575 miles · Apr 15, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED (24,000 MILES) STARTED SPITTING A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE FROM THE FILLER TUBE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT WOULD SPIT OUT ABOUT A SECOND AFTER THE NOZZLE SHUT OFF. LIKE MANY OTHERS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, I BLAMED THE STATIONS EQUIPMENT. I TRIED OTHER STATIONS & OTHER TECHNIQUES LIKE FILLING…
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MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED (24,000 MILES) STARTED SPITTING A SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE FROM THE FILLER TUBE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT WOULD SPIT OUT ABOUT A SECOND AFTER THE NOZZLE SHUT OFF. LIKE MANY OTHERS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, I BLAMED THE STATIONS EQUIPMENT. I TRIED OTHER STATIONS & OTHER TECHNIQUES LIKE FILLING SLOWER & TRYING TO ANTICIPATE WHEN THE TANK WOULD BE FULL & FILLING AS SLOWLY AS THE NOZZLE WOULD ALLOW. NOTHING SEEMED TO PREVENT THE SPIT BACK. I RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF THE WORKINGS OF THE VAPOR CONTROL PROPERTIES OF MY JEEP. THAT LED ME TO AN INTERNET FORUM & TO THE FACT OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I ALSO SAW THAT THE NHTSA HAS INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM ON 2007 & 2008 WRANGLERS & THAT HAS LED TO CHRYSLER VOLUNTARILY EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THOSE GAS TANKS. HOWEVER, IN THEIR FINAL REPORT THE NHTSA (PE10-032) SEEMED CRITICAL OF THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS BECAUSE OF INTERNET EXPOSURE. IF THIS EXPOSURE LEADS TO IDENTIFYING MORE PEOPLE WITH LEGITIMATE COMPLAINTS, HOW IS THIS A BAD THING? THESE ASSERTIONS MAY BE EASILY VERIFIED BY A TRIP TO A FILLING STATION. PART OF CHRYSLERS RESPONSE WAS BASED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS, IT IS LOGICAL THAT THE OLDER & OUT OF WARRANTY VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THEIR EVALUATION. I BELIEVE THAT EXTENDING THE WARRANTY RATHER THAN A RECALL IS A GOOD WAY OF HANDLING THIS (REPLACING ONLY THE TANKS WITH PROBLEMS) & I APPLAUD CHRYSLER FOR THIS. I HOPE YOU WILL ENCOURAGE CHRYSLER TO ADD THE 2004-2006 WRANGLERS TO THE EXTENDED GAS TANK WARRANTY PROGRAM AS WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS THE 07 & 08S ARE. THE FAIR ALTERNATIVE WOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. THE IDENTIFIED FAILURE SEEMS TO BE A CHECK VALVE IN THE GAS TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10396507
58,028 miles · Apr 14, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN FILLING UP MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON GAS SPRAYS EVERYWHERE. IT WILL SPRAY EITHER ALL OVER MY CAR OR SPIT OUT AT LEAST 3-4 FEET AND HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I FILL THE GAS TANK TO FULL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395925
41,000 miles · Apr 14, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE AUTO SHUT-OFF DOES NOT ENGAGE. THIS IS A HAZARD BECAUSE FUEL SPILLS OVER AND OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE AND SURROUNDING PAVEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395834
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK IT OVERFLOWS ALL OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ON THE GAS PUMPS DOES NOT DO ANYTHING. THE GAS PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY AND STILL OVER FLOW. SICK AND TIRED OF CONSTANTLY CLEANING GAS OFF THE OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395627
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL OVERFLOWS EVERY FILLUP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395379
70,000 miles · Apr 8, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN I FILL UP MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED IT SPITS GAS ALL OVER, ALOT OF IT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! ITS HORRIBLE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TOO. JEEP WONT RECALL THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE IGNORING THE PROBLEM. HELP US OUT, PLEASE. THX *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395318
40,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
SPRAYS GAS OUT THE FILLER NECK WHEN THE TANK GETS FULL AND THE AUTO SHUT OFF ON THE GAS NOZZLE ACTIVATES. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED A LONG TIME AGO SO I JUST ESTIMATED IT STARTED AT 40,000 MILES. I NOW HAVE 70,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394496
64,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SPILLING DURING FILL UP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394433
78,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. EVERY TIME GAS IS FILLED UP, PUMP CLICKS OFF BUT GAS WILL OVERFLOW FROM FILL LINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394371
25,100 miles · Apr 1, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, GAS FLIES OUT OF THE OPENING AND DOWN ONTO THE GROUND WHEN THE PUMP KICKS OFF. *TR
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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