2005 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 649 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“EVERYTHING I FILL MY 05 JEEP WRANGLER THE GAS SPEWS OUT WHEN THE NOZZLE CUTS OFF. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO…”NHTSA complaint 10321491 — filed 03/22/2010
“2005 JEEP WRANGLER - GASOLINE OVERFLOWS FROM FILLER NECK WHILE GAS IS PUMPED EVERYTIME TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY. WASTE OF GAS AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.”NHTSA complaint 10321222 — filed 03/21/2010
“GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AT THE PUMP, NOT THE FIRST TIME - HAS HAPPENED MANY, MANY TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE JEEP. PROBABLY 7 OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10320773 — filed 03/18/2010
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler: 337 of 649 complaints on file (51.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
649 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
