2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2, 17% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strong fuel odor, this Jeep only has 8.000 miles on it I bought it used, strong fuel odor in and around Jeep. Have it it in the shop 3 times no one can find the problem, I am afraid of a explosion that's how bad the smell is the fuel smell is overpowering, like I said mechanics at a Jeep dealer can't find out what it is and with having only a little over 8,000 miles it should not be doing this. The odor of gas can be strong while driving with the AC unit going through the vents and when it is stationary it is even stronger, smell started may the 15th 2019”
NHTSA complaint #11210382, filed 2019-05, 7,800 miles“My son was driving his Jeep back to university when gauges started to flicker then go out. He then saw smoke from engine compartment and pulled to side of road. Looking under Jeep around motor area he saw flames and backed away from vehicle. The fire spread quickly and engulfed the vehicle completely and it is a total loss. The Jeep had no major issues, just something electrical happened and it was over in about 30 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10574417, filed 2014-03, 95,000 miles“Whenever the gas tank is filled, the gas will spurt out of where the nozzle is inserted. When the pump stops, the gas will spurt out of the tank and drip down the side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11092602, filed 2018-05, 95,135 miles“Gas overflow when filling up my 08 Jeep wrangler unlimited (4door). Just purchased 1 week ago - thought first incident was a mishap, but went to another gas station and did the same thing - and a 3rd today. No sooner then the click the gas spills out everywhere. This is not only frustrating but also a hazard and a waste of money.”
NHTSA complaint #10296225, filed 2009-12, 14,250 miles“Fueling nozzel overflow. Gas pours out of tank nozzle before gas handle shuts off. Spilling gas all over car, person filling tank and surrounding area.”
NHTSA complaint #10505810, filed 2013-04, 56,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
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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