2010 Jeep Wrangler fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Nov 21, 2025NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When refueling and the pump shuts off, fuel with then leak back our and will run down the side of the jeep onto the ground. This is a large fire hazard, and there was previously a recall for 2007 and 2008 for this. The dealership states that they have never heard of this, and will not look at it without a full workup and paying up front. This issue is not safe, and I am thinking about getting rid of the vehicle completely due to this. There are are only 77,000 miles on this…

   NHTSA complaint #11700768 · source
2. Filed Feb 18, 2025SDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   As you were fueling the vehicle it will spit fuel back at you and poor fuel all over the ground and me, many people have this problem there is a recall from 2007 to 2008 but not 2009 through 2010 even though they have the same exact very dangerous issue

   NHTSA complaint #11643439 · source
3. Filed May 13, 2024UTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Upon fueling the vehicle and the fueling process stops, the Jeep spits back about 1/2 gallon of fuel, all over the vehicle, the ground and the fuel station.

   NHTSA complaint #11588544 · source
4. Filed Feb 21, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Plastic rollover valve on gas tank dry out cracked which is modeled to tank can not be replaced which means you have to replace the gastank for what looks like a 5 dollar part. Will not past smog because of this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11573180 · source
5. Filed Jan 27, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The design of the fuel tank installed in the 2010 Jeep Wrangler is faulty, The plastic utilized in the manufacture of the gasoline and evaporation fittings is of an inferior material and it can not withstand heat and low humidity. The plastic tends to dry out, crack and crumble, creating fuel and vapor leaks, which could result in a fire or explosion. I have had to replace the gas tank on my 2010 Wrangler in July 2017, at odometer reading 94944 and again in January 2023 with…

   NHTSA complaint #11568206 · source
6. Filed Aug 15, 2023MEFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When ever I fill the tank with gas I get leakage of fuel on my driveway so I have been filling it halfway and I don’t get the leakage it also has a fuel smell. I have found on the internet that this is common and the repair part is available, but I feel that this is very similar to the recall on Toyota trucks that is now on going so I feel it is my duty to report this safety situation

   NHTSA complaint #11538716 · source
7. Filed Sep 27, 2022125,000 miUTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled down the side of the vehicle. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic that diagnosed a faulty fuel check valve in the filler neck. The contact stated that the filler neck needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the dealer and the manufacturer would not sell the contact the part since the vehicle was not included in a TSB or recall.…

   NHTSA complaint #11486704 · source
8. Filed Apr 25, 2022100,000 miMDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the fuel skid plate was deteriorating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned about the fuel tank detaching. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The consumer stated the fuel skid plate is the only the piece holding the fuel tank in the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11462014 · source
9. Filed Mar 15, 2022SCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When trying to fill up with gas, the automatic shut off on the nozzle will go off, to the point where when trying to fill up you end up spilling gas on yourself or out of the car, happens every time, all the time and is a known issue for Jeep Jk's. A recall was posted for two of the eleven years. When I spoke to the dealer, they wanted to do a smoke test, because they had never heard of this issue even though there is a service bulletin that I had to personally find. Dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11456757 · source
10. Filed Jan 18, 2022VAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    2010 Jeep Wrangler approximate 96k Miles Dealing with a faulty TIPM: Issues with electrical Components such as: car not starting (battery, started all have been replaced) key fob being replaced every 12 months even after battery have been replaced. Power windows and Power door locks working when they want to work. Transmission has also been replaced with a new one. This has been going on for about 3-4 years.

    NHTSA complaint #11447804 · source
11. Filed Sep 7, 2021TXElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

    HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE JEEP KNOWS ABOUT A TIPM ISSUE BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. TIPM issue. This issue is common and described across the web but is a safety hazard! The headlights will flash 3-5 times then completely shut off. Restarting the Jeep and disconnecting the battery does not help. Jeep dealer says circuit in the TIPM is the issue and that this is common! Lordy have mercy for all the vecs on the road when my headlights started flashing at them and…

    NHTSA complaint #11431986 · source
12. Filed Jul 13, 2021MDFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I have been dealing with the fuel shutoff problem since it was new. When the fuel is being put in the tank the fuel will not shut off. The fuel squirts back out of the tank, approx 1/2 gallon. It is a safety issue that has a recall hose on the jeep jk models which are up to model 2008 0r 2009 which has been adressed. This problem affects all jeep jk models. I have found a hose that is the replacement part but the dealer will not sell it to me saying its a recall part. I want…

    NHTSA complaint #11424592 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology