2017 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems

The oil filter housing is made of plastic but holds hot oil, over time it cracks since plastic is not made to handle hot (oil) and cold (weather) cycles

NHTSA ID

11710806

Incident

Jan 1, 2026

Fuel tank valve control valve leak has small crack where fuel vapors are leaking affecting my fuel efficiency and causing a evap system ECL.

NHTSA ID

11704406

Incident

Nov 28, 2025

Every time the vehicle is filled with fuel it overfills and a large amount of fuel spills in the vehicle and ground. This is a safety concern which can lead to a fire unexpectedly. Upon inspection the fuel tank control valve has been found to be inoperative and can cause a fuel leak during a vehicle rollover event, debris in the fuel tank, and/or the ability to overfill the fuel tank during refueling. A fuel leak during a vehicle rollover event, in the presence of an ignition source, could cause a fire without warning and lead to death. The vehicle is not shown to have an outstanding recall though this year and model does have a recall for a limited number of the production.

NHTSA ID

11699074

Incident

Nov 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a State Inspection, the contact was informed that the fuel tank control valve was cracked. Additionally, an abnormally strong fuel odor was inside the vehicle. The independent mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V849000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,548.

NHTSA ID

11622493

Incident

Oct 25, 2024

Mileage

17,548 mi

Jeep caught on fire on the interstate. 17 year old boy had to pull over and escape vehicle. Vehicle left the side of the road even after being in park and brake. Vehicle continued unmanned on interstate into oncoming traffic engulfed in flames. It has not been confirmed by a dealer. Vehicle was inspected by State Farm. NO warnings given prior to incident.

NHTSA ID

11536634

Incident

Jul 7, 2023

Fuel overfill due to improper design of the filling tube. Caused fuel to spill onto vehicle, bumper and ground. Fire hazard high.

NHTSA ID

11536486

Incident

Aug 4, 2023

Chrysler has a recall for 2017 jeeps, fuel sending component, campaign #16V84900, but does not include this vin. However, the component is defective from manufacturer in this vehicle. How do I get this vin to be included in recall?

NHTSA ID

11521589

Incident

May 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank control valve had cracked causing fuel to leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number 16V849000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. The contact stated that the defective fuel tank was replaced by the local mechanic.

NHTSA ID

11485973

Incident

Sep 1, 2022

Mileage

86,000 mi

Over the past few months, whenever I started up my 2017 Jeep Wrangler, I smelled a strong odor of gas fumes/exhaust. Then, two days ago my "Malfunction Warning Light" (check engine light) came in my dashboard and remained illuminated after an oil change and gas fill. I took my Jeep to the local Crystler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership where they told me the code for the problem was a "Evap System Small Leak," but they could not take my car in for another week to look into the issue further. This concerned me, so I then took my Jeep to a Midas where they ran many tests to find that I had a "small fracture where the FPS inserts to the tank." Midas told me that although it is just the leak detection and purge valve that need a minor repair, this part cannot be purchased separately and I would need to pay to replace the whole gas tank for $2700. The technician told me he had seen this a few times before with Jeep Wranglers around the same year as mine before the 2018 models came out with a new tank, and that I couldn't have done anything to cause it because it is just a substandard part that was put in Jeeps of my model/year. I was told that if this issue is not corrected soon, it is unsafe to drive. A larger crack could grow and cause fuel to leak, which then becomes a fire safety hazard. The current fuel emissions/vapors escaping are harmful to breathe in, and to the environment. I was told my Jeep wouldn't pass smog inspection in it's current state. I have found a Crystler recall for faulty 2017 Jeep Wrangler fuel tanks, Recall no. 16V849000 (Crystler Recall no. S90) that applies exactly to my situation. However, although it is the exact problem I am experiencing, the dealership told me there are no open recalls for my specific 2017 Jeep Wrangler. I now have an open appointment to have the dealership take a closer look, but I don't believe I should need to pay for this large repair since it was a clear recall and common issue with 2017 Jeep Wranglers just like mine.

NHTSA ID

11450614

Incident

Feb 3, 2022

WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED ON A BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED. VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND AN ANALYZE FOR THE BURNING ODOR, THIS VEHICLE IS AT 52000 MILES. RESULT: MAJOR LEAK TO THE OIL FILTER HOUSING AND THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IS ALSO LEAKING GREASE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT BEING USING FOR OFF-ROADING OR 4WD DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS FIXED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WHILE WAITING ON THE OTHER PARTS. I CONTINUE TO DETECT THE BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE COOLANT AND THE RADIATOR IS EMPTY. DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING AND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. I AM NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER THAT IS HAVING THIS ISSUE; WHEN INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL, I WAS TOLD THAT CURRENTLY THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT HAVE ONE IN PLACE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT AND ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES 50,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY, IT IS NOW THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11387614

Incident

Dec 16, 2020

FUEL CAP LITE ON AND CHECK ENGINE LITE ON REPLACED GAS CAP. 2 TIMES STILL THE SAME

NHTSA ID

11337402

Incident

Jun 10, 2020

Mileage

30,200 mi

ENGINE SURGING. TRIES TO STALL. LOSS OF POWER.

NHTSA ID

11281906

Incident

Oct 1, 2019

Mileage

46,000 mi

I'M UNABLE TO GET MY JEEP IN REVERSE A LOT OF THE TIME AND THE GEARS ARE CONSTANTLY GRINDING BEING THAT I PAID AN ADDITIONAL IN UPGRADED TRACK. MISREPRESENTATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP( GWINNETT DODGE JEEP RAM) THEY ALTERED MY PAPERWORK AND COMMITTED FRAUD. MY JEEP I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IS COVERED IN RUST AND I'VE SUBMITTED WARRANTY TWICE. THEY KEEP DELETING ACTUAL INFORMATION FROM OTHER DEALERSHIPS THAT HAVE REPORTED THE RUST OXIDATION PROBLEM. THIS JEEP IS DANGEROUS I'VE CUT MY HAND SEVER TIMES ON THIS JEEPS SEATS BECAUSE OF THE ROUGH EDGES FROM FACTORY WHERE THEY CUT TO FIT IN MY JEEP. SO ROUGH THAT MY GRANDSON GRABBED HIS BALL AND THE SEAT GASHED HIS HAND AS WELL. THIS JEEP SHAKES SO MUCH WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 AT TIMES. AS WELL IT IS VERY LOUD WHEN ON THE HWY. THE SOFT TOP ON MY JEEP SEEMS LIKE IT MAY BE TO BIG AND THE EXTREME SHAKING IS VERY LOUD SCARY WHEN DRIVING ON HWY. MY GRANDSON AND I ARE MOSTLY IN THIS JEEP AND WE GET HURT FROM THE DESIGN OF THE SEATS. THIS IS COVERED IN EXCESSIVE RUST. THE GEARS ARE NOT SAFE AND NEVER ABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE. THIS JEEP IS NOT SAFE TO HAVE. IF YOU REACH UNDER THE SEAT YOU WILL DEFINITELY GASH YOUR HANDS OPEN. THE ACTUAL DEAL SHIP IS FRAUD. THE ENGINE ON MY JEEP AND THE SPEAKERS INSTALLED IN MY JEEP ARE NOT THAT OF WHAT IS ON THE WINDOW STICKER AND I DO HAVE MY ORIGINAL WINDOW STICK STILL. . EVERYTHING I'VE DONE IT GETS BLOCKED SOMEHOW AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. EVERYTHING IS EITHER BEEN DELETED FROM THEIR SYSTEM. I'VE REPORTED THIS ISSUE WHEN DISCOVERING IT AS WELL AS IN THE ROOF OF MY JEEP ALONE NEW AT THAT FINDING ABOUT 10 LEAKS OVER A YEAR AGO. I HAVE NO CARPET AND MY JEEP SMELLS LIKE THE SWAMP. THEY WILL EVENTUALLY HEAR MY STORY BECAUSE I WILL NEVER GIVE THIS UP AND ACCEPT THIS. MY GRANDSON IS ONLY 3AND HE HAS HURT HIMSELF ON THIS JEEP A FEW TIMES AS WELL

NHTSA ID

11217330

Incident

Aug 1, 2018

PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE JEEP, IT BARN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK ON DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ID

11163373

Incident

Dec 25, 2018

Mileage

23,000 mi

FUEL TANK OVERFLOWED AND GAS SPILLS OUT FROM THE FILLER TUBE AT EVERY FILL UP.

NHTSA ID

11003531

Incident

Jul 6, 2017

Mileage

600 mi