2011 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 20%of 485 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 20% of the 485 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Crack in gas tank - the check engine light illuminated yesterday when I started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to my mechanic. There is a crack in the top of the gas tank. My mechanic said that after research in trying to get a new gas tank, he found that this is an issue. Mopar has a significant backorder for these tanks. This is definitely a safety issue and I hope it will be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #11112144, filed 2018-07, 100,000 miles“As I pump gasoline at different gasoline stations; the gas pump doesn't shut off and fuel spit-back onto the floor, hand and clothe. The smell of gasoline will be throughout the cab and in my hands and clothe. This is a health issue, because inhaling the fumes. Also if I don't have access to soap and water I must stay with gasoline in my hands and clothe.”
NHTSA complaint #10692127, filed 2015-03, 42,116 miles“Every time this vehicle is fueled up, the gas will come gushing out before the pump shuts off. I just bought this vehicle and was completely soaked with gas the first time I filled it up. I do not top it off and it is on 10% ethanol 89 octane gas. This is a serious issue. From what I read the NHTSA has looked into this and dropped it???? Someone is going to get hurt from this.”
NHTSA complaint #10704176, filed 2015-04, 42,000 miles“Whenever I go to the gas station to fill up with gas, one of two things happens; either it doesn't automatically cutoff and gas spills out onto my fender/wheel, or it does the opposite....continues to click off over and over and over again and I am unable to fill my tank. I have tried getting gas at several different stations now, and it does it at all of them.”
NHTSA complaint #10667290, filed 2014-12, 42,000 miles“Ever since I've purchased my used 2011 Wrangler it has spit fuel onto Jeep/ground while filling the tank. Sometimes as much as 1/2 gal fuel. There is a TSB for 2007/2008 wranglers to have tank replaced. There needs to be another one for newer jeeps. Several complaints for the 2011 are listed on your site for the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10584214, filed 2014-04, 59,684 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10224618Apr 1, 2016Flash: 3.8L Diagnostic And System Improvements software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician…
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
- 10062971Jul 17, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
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 2011 Jeep Wrangler
145 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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