2012 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 5%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I fill-up my gas tank, the pump does not shut off properly and gas overflows tank, spilling onto rear quarter panel, bumper, and ground surface. At time of fill-up, vehicle is stationary, parking break on, and engine off. This occurs practically every time I fill up gas tank, and occurs at different gas stations. Hence, this problem is not caused by the gas station pumps, and appears to be caused by my vehicle not shutting off pump before gas overflows tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080818, filed 2018-03, 79,500 miles“Under hard acceleration, like passing a car on the highway, the vehicle goes into limp mode which has nearly caused me to wreck 4 to 5 times due to being unable to accelerate. Once I pull of the road and restart limp mode goes away but the engine light stays on. The dealership says that the wiring harness is the issue. The vehicle has codes popping up about torque management. I would like for this to be fixed free of charge due to the wiring harnesses being an integral part if this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11282683, filed 2019-11, 91,000 miles“We use this Jeep only for highway travel. It has 48,000 miles. On our way to church, yes unbelievably we had a strong smell of 'gasoline' once we arrived back home there was a steady stream of gasoline running down the bell housing of the transmission to the ground, this was in an area about underneath the front seats or near the rear of the engine. This leak occurred only while the Jeep was idling. Once we turned the engine off, the gasoline stopped leaking or running down the bell housing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281063, filed 2019-11, 47,500 miles“When you fill the gas tank, there is always a spill over of gas that comes out. I have researched this and it is a very common issue with Jeep owners. Please force a recall. It is very dangerous to have fuel all over the side of the car and on the floor every time I fill up for gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10510102, filed 2013-04, 3,000 miles“Vehicle stalled while in motion on a highway. This has been a consistent issue for the last several years. I believe it first occurred in 2016. The vehicle will just stall on a city street, in a residential area, or even on the highway. Fuel was not related as it has happened on a full tank of gas or a quarter tank. It was taken to the Jeep dealership on multiple occasions (that has been documented) because of this dangerous hazard, and they were not able to replicate so it was never fixed. I even showed them video evidence 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257650, filed 2019-09, 70,000 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…
- 10121700Jul 21, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. The customers may experience…
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10221049Dec 4, 2014Flash: J8 Mining Vehicle Speed Limiting This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of J8…
- 10139799Oct 22, 2014FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 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…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 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 2012 Jeep Wrangler
282 complaintsSteering
204 complaintsEngine
172 complaintsElectrical system
148 complaintsAir bags
128 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology