Jeep Wrangler Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,312 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Wrangler across 28 model years. The 2024 model year has the most (188). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (14% of reports).
- 1,312fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 189 of 1,312 complaints (14%)
- Every fill: mentioned in 115 of 1,312 complaints (9%)
- Electric mode: mentioned in 86 of 1,312 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Jeep Wrangler at $1,200, and half of them between $820 and $1,500.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 658 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,312 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 14 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 24 | 34% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 188 | 25% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 65 | 18% | — |
| 2022 Wrangler | 65 | 16% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 115 | 12% | — |
| 2020 Wrangler | 33 | 5% | 100 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 9 | 1% | 11,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 18 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 13 | 4% | 26,600 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 13 | 3% | 26,700 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 15 | 3% | 27,000 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 19 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 30 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 42 | 5% | 48,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 88 | 18% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 159 | 23% | 43,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 58 | 16% | 51,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 69 | 8% | 70,204 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 54 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 118 | 16% | 48,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 99 | 15% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 3 | 2% | 88,500 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | 53,846 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 116,703 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 4 | 2% | 135,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 126,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | 157,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Wrangler. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have owned this vehicle since August of 2021 and consider myself very familiar with the normal operation and performance of the vehicles propultion system. From August of 2021 through December of 2025: - I could operate the vehicle at highway speeds in full electric mode - I could reliably tell…
My 2021 Jeep 4XE is not safe after the 68C battery recall, this recall has caused the combustion engine to start intermittently even though I am in hybrid or electric mode, when this happens, the jeep will not respond to the accelerator pedal for a few seconds while the computer figures out what to…
My jeep after the 68c recall work was performed to lessen the chances of a fire caused by the hybrid battery now under performs compared to before the recall. I get much less that the advertised EV / Battery only miles. Also, the vehicle hesitates while trying to transition between battery only and…
I purchased my 2021 used with 29k miles in April 2024. Since then I have had to deal with three recalls but one of particular concern- 68c, meant to reduce the incidence of fire caused by the battery cell separators. Since then I have experienced a very noticeable change in how the Jeep drives…
I own a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe High Altitude. I request that NHTSA investigate reports of dangerous changes in propulsion and acceleration following Jeep/Stellantis Recall 68C software updates. I have experienced, as well as other owners, diminished electric-motor power, weak or delayed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wranglers have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,312 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Wrangler. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $820 and $1,500), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 189 of 1,312 complaints, followed by “every fill” (115).
Other Jeep Wrangler problems
- Steering problems (3,541)
- Electrical System problems (2,983)
- Engine problems (2,187)
- Power Train problems (2,179)
- Suspension problems (1,586)
- Air Bags problems (1,482)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,085)
- Service Brakes problems (799)
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