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1991 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA

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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
18
Latest Jan 2, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
24%
of 76 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1991 Jeep Wrangler submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 18 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming fuel system

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesFuel system
Filed Jan 2, 2024

The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake), 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available at the contacts local dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and directed her to another dealer where the parts were not available. The contact had experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts available. Failure Mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA ID
11563019
Incident
Oct 15, 2023
Mileage
115,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 29, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA ID
10722232
Incident
May 29, 2015
Mileage
70,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 14, 2010

JEEP WRANGLER YJ OVERFILLS THE TANK WHEN PUMPING GAS AND CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE HOLE AND CAUSES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10360401
Incident
Oct 13, 2010
Fuel system
Filed Apr 7, 2010

GAS TANK DOES NOT REGISTER PROPER AMOUNT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10324158
Incident
Mar 27, 2010
Fuel system
Filed Jan 27, 2007

I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A STOCK 1991 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE AT 106,000 MILES. THE FUEL RAIL HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING AT FACTORY INSTALLED PLUGGED END OF THE RAIL AT THE OPPOSITE END FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULAR. THE LEAK IS BETWEEN THE PLUG AND THE RAIL. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BRAZED SEALED END OR A THREADED PLUG INSTEAD OF A COMPRESSION FITTING OF A PLUG. THE LEAK PRODUCES A SPRAY OF GASOLINE NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. BASED ON MY RESEARCH BY CONTACTING 3 DEALERSHIPS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA, JEEP HAS STOPPED PRODUCING THIS PART AND THERE ARE NO STOCK AFTERMARKETS FUEL RAILS AVAILABLE. I'M LOOKING INTO JUNKYARD PARTS BUT QUESTION WHETHER IF THEY COULD BE DEFECTED, TOO. ALSO, AT JEEPFORUM.COM THERE WAS ALSO FAILURE ON A 1994 JEEP WRANGLER. PLEASE REVIEW THIS SUBJECT AND SEE IF THERE'S A JUSTIFICATION FOR RECALL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10180888
Incident
Nov 1, 2006
Mileage
106,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 9, 2005

DT: 1991 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GAS POURED OUT OF THE PLASTIC TANK. IT CRACKED ON THE RIGHT LOWER CORNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER DID REPAIRS BY HIMSELF HIMSELF. BUT WHEN HE PUT MORE GAS IN THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO LEAK AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
10132095
Incident
Aug 7, 2005
Fuel system
Filed May 21, 2002

FUEL TANK GASKET FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #94V106000 YET DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT RECALLED ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
762135
Fuel system
Filed Mar 25, 2002

GASKET AROUND GAS TANK IS CRACKED AND FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *TT

NHTSA ID
8006342
Incident
Jun 1, 1992
Fuel system
Filed May 25, 1999

RECALL # 94V106000 FUEL: FUEL PUMP; AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK UNIT SENDING GASKET, FUEL CONTINUES TO POUR OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. *AK

NHTSA ID
838401
Incident
May 4, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Mar 20, 1999

MY FUEL TANK IS THE PROBLEM. IT FIRST STARTED LEAKING IN 1991 WHEN I FIRST GOT MY JEEP. IT WAS REPAIRED. THEN IT STARTED LEAKING AGAIN IN 1996, AND I TOOK IN, IT AND THE RECALL COVERED THAT REPAIR. THEN AGAIN IN 1998, THE TANK LEAKED AGAIN. SAME PROBLEM EACH TIME. THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SEND UNIT, BUT EACH TIME THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY. THE ONLY TIME THE MANUFACTURER PAID FOR IT WAS WHEN I TOOK IT IN UNDER THE RECALL. THE OTHER TIMES, I PAID FOR IT. BECAUSE IT IS THE GAS TANK, IT COULD EASILY LEAD TO FATALITIES. I FEEL IF THE PART FOR THIS REPAIR IS NEVER GOING TO BE RIGHT, THEN THEY SHOULD CONTINUE TO REPLACE IT AS IF THE RECALL WAS STILL IN EFFECT. THIS IS DANGEROUS! AFTER I BLEW UP AT THE DEALER THE LAST TIME (PITRE IN PHOENIX), THEY TAMPERED WITH MY GAS GAUGE AND NOW IT DOESN'T READ ACCURATELY. THEY NEED TO BE PUT ON NOTICE THAT THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC -- THE DEALERSHIP'S BEHAVIOR AS WELL AS THE MANUFACTURER REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE PART. RECALL 94V-106. *AK

NHTSA ID
704685
Incident
Jun 12, 1998
BrakesElectricalEngine+1 more
Filed Apr 28, 1998

FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.

NHTSA ID
534923
Fuel system
Filed Aug 27, 1997

VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS EVEN HOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS IT. HAS AT LEAST A QUARTER OF TANK OF GAS LEFT. *AK

NHTSA ID
816804
Incident
Jul 27, 1997
Fuel system
Filed Aug 19, 1997

FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED.

NHTSA ID
522967
Incident
May 1, 1997
EngineFuel system
Filed Apr 10, 1997

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, PRIOR TO FACTORY RECALL #681.

NHTSA ID
516402
BrakesElectricalFuel system
Filed Mar 12, 1996

UNABLE TO HAVE STARTER MOTOR REPAIRS PERFORMED DUE TO LOCATION OF DEALERSHIP.*SD

NHTSA ID
500811
Incident
Mar 12, 1996
Heating & air conditioningElectricalFuel system
Filed Jan 18, 1996

ECU 'SHIFT UP' LIGHT REMAINS ON ABOVE 55 MPH.

NHTSA ID
503542
Incident
Jul 16, 1992
Fuel system
Filed Nov 17, 1995

A YEAR AGO, OWNER ASKED BILL MUNDAY JEEP, IN AUSTIN TX TO LOOK INTO RECALL 624/625 FUEL PUMP. DEALER STATES NOT INCLUDED. OWNER RECEIVED NOTICE 11/17/95. TT

NHTSA ID
975206
Incident
Nov 17, 1994
Fuel system
Filed May 9, 1995

PLASTIC FUEL TANK LEAKS FROM FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET; TANK IS WARPED FROM BOTTOM UP. TT

NHTSA ID
965025
Incident
Apr 12, 1995

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