1992 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 32%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Jeep Wrangler, 32% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,200 miles. 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.
“I have had a list of recalls printed to me at inspection for two years now. I have made contact with a dealership to have those recalls fixed. The dealership declined to fixed them as they said that they were not valid recalls. Would you please send me an official list of recalls for my vehicle from production date to today. Thank you. No safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #765078, filed 2002-08“The contact owns a 1992 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated upon completing a VIN search online, he became aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that they could not complete the recall repair since the part for the recall repair was no longer available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised accordingly. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he smelled a fuel odor and as he looked at the rearview mirror, he saw a trail of fuel that had been leaking from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11429652, filed 2021-08, 156,200 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he could smell a very strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 94v106000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10429043, filed 2011-10, 150,000 miles“Gas tank overflows every single time it is filled up, if it wasn't for me having to hold in the nozzle the entire time and noticing it is overflowing, it would just keep overflowing gas onto the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #10421179, filed 2011-08“Consumer complained that manufacturer's recall repair concerning fuel pump in which the fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack , causing fuel and fuel vapor to leak. Fuel and fuel vapor leaks from the fuel tank can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #829266, filed 1998-10Related 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 1992 Jeep Wrangler
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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