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Fuel systemPart report

1998 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
8%of 265 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
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 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of the 265 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Liquid fuel blows out of fuel filler pipe while refuelling/cannot properly refuel vehicle. Concern happens every time while refuelling and at any refuelling station. I cannot refuel this vehicle without getting fuel sprayed on me or my clothing; very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10418827, filed 2011-08, 77,000 miles

“My Jeep spews out gasoline every time I fill up at the pump. The gas comes from the top of the gas tank, and is a very dangerous hazard. I am still not able to prevent it from happening after numerous tries.”

NHTSA complaint #10336736, filed 2010-06, 135,000 miles

“My 1998 Jeep Wrangler overflows whenever I fill it up with gasoline. Every time this happens I waste my money and is forced to wipe up the excess gas by the station.”

NHTSA complaint #10326886, filed 2010-04, 119,173 miles

“Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty…”

NHTSA complaint #10204168, filed 2007-09, 25,000 miles

“1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0l, exhaust manifold crack at 30,000 miles. Jeep/chrysler refused to fix, stating only catalytic converter covered under warranty. Crack occurred in a weld joining the two pipe, almost 3/4 of the way around the pipe, causing cosiderable noise, and loss of power. Guages fail periodically, but come back on there own, after a few minutes. Air conditioner drains onto floor inside vehicle on long drives and can even short out the radio. The steering column also sqeals like an old door when its cold outside.”

NHTSA complaint #10029193, filed 2003-07, 30,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20252433%
202419526%
20236718%
20227318%
202114215%
2020437%
2019101%
2018211%
2017155%
2016143%
2015153%
2014193%
2013335%
2012455%
20119920%
201022833%
20098022%
200814016%
200711420%
200647966%
200544869%
2004126%
20031111%
200244%
200174%
2000114%
199963%
1998208%
19975814%
1995136%
19943825%
19933230%
19922532%
19911824%
19902025%
19891931%
19881632%
19871437%

Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler

Electrical system
58 complaints
Engine cooling
53 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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.

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