2000 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I got my 2000 Jeep Wrangler sahara from parents they bought it new from dealership. When it hit about 150,000 miles when in motion no mater how much gas is in it, it acts like you have run out . It cuts out, slows down, and sometimes will backfire then will go again. Sometimes if you turn off the key and start it again it stops doing it,other times it only helps for a mile then cuts out again.I now have 210,000 miles on it, and I never know when it will do it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893777, filed 2016-08, 150,000 miles“When adding fuel to the vehicle( fill up time), the auto shut off continually clicks itself off and spills fuel. This condition exists on an empty or partially filled tank. I have owned said vehicle since new. Problem didn't begin until adaptation of vapor recovery devices added to the gas station pumps. It now takes approximately 15 minutes of frustration to fill this veh. With the 16 gallons required to fill it. Also results in a spill every single time. I belong to an organization dedicated to this particular make and model of vehicle, and it happens very often.”
NHTSA complaint #10355183, filed 2010-09, 20,000 miles“Severity depends on gas pump and station. Vehicle refuses to let fuel flow, and clicks off constantly throughout the process of filling the car with fuel. When fuel does flow, it spills out the side of the car when filling is complete rather than clicking off safely. Happens every time.”
NHTSA complaint #10621126, filed 2014-08, 70,000 miles“- the contact has a 2000 Jeep Wrangler with an odometer reading of 100000 miles. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle for ten minutes in his driveway when he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When he approached the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that he extinguished the fire, but the fire department did come out and made a report. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179465, filed 2007-01, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. After parking and shutting off the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 02v104000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10875168, filed 2016-06, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V104000Apr 8, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2000–2002, Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Cherokee 2000–2001
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 2000 Jeep Wrangler
70 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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