1990 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 25%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chrysler is not honoring /repairing their recalls. I have emission/safety recalls on my vehicle that potentially cause a fire, explosion to not only the owner of the vehicle but to its occupants to include transit. Chrysler has ignored the facts that these recalls but be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10779002, filed 2015-10, 120,000 miles“Consumer complained about gas fumes. These fumes appeared when ever the vehicle was driven. Regardless of day/night or when parked. Owner took vehicle to three different dealers, and had the vehicle checked for a gas leak. Owner was informed that there was no visible signs of a leak or cracks in the gas tank. However, they were unable to determine why the vehicle continued to smell like gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10117698, filed 2005-04, 80,000 miles“Recall 617 was not replaced. E brake cables not replaced. Did not replace both front brake calipers. I had to get, two new differentials and clutch in less than a year. With the new recalls listed in the paper what about my gas tank? This is another safety measure to keep my vehicle safe on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10744164, filed 2015-07“The contact owns a 1990 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, there were odors of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that there were signs of the fuel leaking on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07e064000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10759424, filed 2015-08, 130,000 miles“Vehicle was parked and parking brake failed causing vehicle to roll almost hitting consumer. Consumer received recall letter, however dealership not willing to do anything. Consumer also states gas tank leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #568380, filed 2002-11Related recalls
- 94V106000Jun 9, 1994Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. The fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1987–1994
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 24 | 33% |
| 2024 | 195 | 26% |
| 2023 | 67 | 18% |
| 2022 | 73 | 18% |
| 2021 | 142 | 15% |
| 2020 | 43 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 5% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 33 | 5% |
| 2012 | 45 | 5% |
| 2011 | 99 | 20% |
| 2010 | 228 | 33% |
| 2009 | 80 | 22% |
| 2008 | 140 | 16% |
| 2007 | 114 | 20% |
| 2006 | 479 | 66% |
| 2005 | 448 | 69% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 38 | 25% |
| 1993 | 32 | 30% |
| 1992 | 25 | 32% |
| 1991 | 18 | 24% |
| 1990 | 20 | 25% |
| 1989 | 19 | 31% |
| 1988 | 16 | 32% |
| 1987 | 14 | 37% |
Other parts of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler
28 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Jeep Wrangler
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology