1993 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 30%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Jeep Wrangler, 30% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“93,Wrangler,manual trans. Gas tank leaks and fills garage up with gas fumes and gas. Parking brake disengages , and wont engage . Dealer says recalls have been done in the past. Problem is happening again and should be fixed again under same recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10215186, filed 2008-01, 93,000 miles“Hello, I purchased a used Jeep in may 2018. Once I took possession of the Jeep, my mechanic mentioned there was an open recall. So, I called the local dealer about repairing the recall defect. I was told they couldn't help me because the Jeep was to old and they didn't have the parts on hand. They told me to call the Jeep recall center, which I did... And and they too told me the same thing... Too old and no parts on hand. They also told me to call auto parts stores to see if they had the parts and maybe they would reimburse me and maybe not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122113, filed 2018-08“The contact owns a 1993 Jeep Wrangler. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. In addition, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank and the sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the manufacturer not manufacturing the part anymore. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 94v106000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744309, filed 2015-07, 160,000 miles“Auto leaks gas from gas tank. Consumer states he was advised by dealer that fuel tank is collasping, they said it was a problem jeeps have had because of the plastic fuel tanks put in them, when the tank collaspes, it breaks the fuel sending unit consumer has had this repaired under recall but still seems to be leaking .”
NHTSA complaint #986851, filed 1996-07“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 94v106000/manufacturer's recall 624/625 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealer corrected the recall problem, consumer noticed fuel was currently leaking from the tank. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #861299, filed 2000-05Related 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 1993 Jeep Wrangler
20 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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