2004 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,124miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,124 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2004 Jeep Wrangler unlimited keeps overflowing with fuel at the pump. Whether the Jeep is filled from empty or partially full it does not matter. Fuel keeps spitting out of the filler neck once the Jeep is full. I am tired of getting fuel all down the side of the Jeep, on the ground, and on myself. Something needs to be done about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10314946, filed 2010-02, 28,887 miles“Every time I fuel my 2004 Jeep Wrangler the fuel splashes all over around the gas cap. I think this is a major problem because of a chance of fire. Alot of Jeep Wrangler owners are having this problem and its only a mater of time before a fire happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10311973, filed 2010-02, 74,950 miles“It seems that fuel pump in car is not working appropriately, everytime I drive vehicle it wants to shut down and the radio shuts down or comes on when it wants too.”
NHTSA complaint #10475583, filed 2012-09, 79,000 miles“My 2004 Jeep Wrangler unlimited has 94,000 miles and recently started to spill fuel during refueling. Wile pumping gas the pump auto shut off wont kick in .”
NHTSA complaint #10357964, filed 2010-09, 94,000 miles“There were gas fumes coming into the vehicle through the vents due to a leak in the gas line. It was repaired. However, the problem recurred. Dealer could not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10074001, filed 2004-05, 200 milesFuel 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 2004 Jeep Wrangler
67 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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