2006 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 730 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED. ALMOST EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS FUELED UP, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF GASOLINE IS FORCEFULLY EJECTED/SPRAYED FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 10318410 — filed 03/10/2010
“FUEL SPILLING OUT WHEN PUMPING FUEL. HAVE TO PUMP SLOW AND STOP TO PUMP FUEL.”NHTSA complaint 10317884 — filed 03/08/2010
“DURING FILLUP, FUEL WILL EJECT OUT OF THE TANK OPENING NEARLY EVERY TIME. THE GAS STATIONS PUMP WILL SHUT OFF WHEN IT DETECTS A FULL…”NHTSA complaint 10317780 — filed 03/08/2010
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler: 355 of 730 complaints on file (48.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
730 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none 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.
