2001 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 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.
“Hi my complaint is that when my vehicle is started there is a strong scent of fuel. This smell continues until the vehicle warms up then it ceases. I also get approximately 80 miles less to the tank on gas mileage. I have talked to numerous persons of whom own jeeps, 2000 or newer and they had the same problem. Most of these were noticed while still under factory warranty, so the problems were simply fixed. Essentially they were given a new gas tank and fuel lines to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039087, filed 2003-09“The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the bolts that held the fuel tank became loose and fractured from the vehicle. The fuel tank was hanging two inches from the ground. The dealer was not informed of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 54,004.”
NHTSA complaint #10360664, filed 2010-10, 54,000 miles“While driving transmission starts to slip. A new transmission had to be installed. There was a leaking tank seal. Water leaks through the A/C and heater hoses. There are holes at the bulk head. Theres a faulty key cylinder. The passenger door is difficult to open and close. There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. One for a faulty ignition switch and the other for hte intake manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #8010350, filed 2002-05Related 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 | 193 | 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 2001 Jeep Wrangler
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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