2008 Jeep Liberty Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 29%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Jeep Liberty, 29% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every time we refill the gas it come out like the car is burping..making imposible to no drop gas it going down over the mufle..happened parking enging offin any gas station my mechanic told me is a small valve e in the neck of the tank but the tank is plastic so ill have to replace the tank..whole set something about a valve”
NHTSA complaint #11281179, filed 2019-11, 150,564 miles“When I fill up my gas tank, there is always a moderate amount of gas that comes out and goes down the side of my car. This has occurred at multiple different stations with all octane levels of gas. It ejects about .1-.2 gallons of gas from the fuel entrance. This occurs right before the automatic shut-off closes on the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10703744, filed 2015-04, 112,200 miles“While pumping gas, the pumped clicked (stopped) and gas spewed out the tank on vehicle, my hands, pants and shoes. This happened on more than one occasion. Today, 1-31-2015, gascap, indicator light came on. I tighten cap however, indicator light still on. Purchased a new gas cap but the new cap did not resolve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10680239, filed 2015-01, 55,000 miles“When pumping gas, the gas pump shuts off as expected however gasoline spews out of the Jeep's filling system. Tried different pumps same results, this occurs without topping off the tank . This I a serious safety hazard with gas spraying on my face,clothing and overflowing on my shoes, hands, vehicle and ground. I have been yelled at by gas station clerks because it is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10678835, filed 2015-01, 80,000 miles“Every single time I go to fill up the vehicle, it spews gas all over the place (the vehicle, me, ground) it doesn't matter how fast or slow you fill it up, it goes all over everything. Its dangerous and very irritating! I hate this vehicle very much, its an epic fail of a SUV! They drive awful and the transmission seems off all of the time!”
NHTSA complaint #10515463, filed 2013-06, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216269Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10136479Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10128983Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10052148Mar 2, 2013Jeep: on some jeeps, when refueling, the fuel will spit back due to inlet heck valve and information is provided regarding replacing fuel tank with new part. Models 2008 liberty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 35 | 19% |
| 2010 | 34 | 17% |
| 2009 | 21 | 19% |
| 2008 | 156 | 29% |
| 2007 | 211 | 30% |
| 2006 | 365 | 27% |
| 2005 | 409 | 37% |
| 2004 | 186 | 17% |
| 2003 | 172 | 13% |
| 2002 | 173 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Liberty
124 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
86 complaintsBody and structure
85 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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