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2010 Jeep Wrangler fuel/propulsion system problems

159 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler cite fuel/propulsion system, 23% of all 686 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
159
23% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the fuel/propulsion system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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 now so it isn't like I abuse the vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 21, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11700768
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 18, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11643439
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 21, 2024Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11573180
“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 an odometer reading of 161599.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 27, 2024Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11568206
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 15, 2023Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11538716
“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 seems to just want money. I think spilling gas every time I fill up is a major safety concern.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 15, 2022Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11456757

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.