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2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

114Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
33.4%Of all 341 complaints
#1Most-reported category

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE114 · 33.4%
AIR BAGS80 · 23.5%
STEERING40 · 11.7%
SUSPENSION24 · 7%

Share of the 341 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 overview page.

What owners report

“FUEL SPILL BACK DURING REFUELING. GASOLINE SPLASHES OUT AFTER TANK IS FULL, SOAKING VEHICLE AND ANYONE STANDING NEAR. TSB#14-001-011 COVERS PROBLEM BUT MY VEHICLE'S BUILT…”NHTSA complaint 10399760 — filed 05/10/2011
“I HAVE A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER, I GET GAS SPILLAGE EACH TIME I FILL UP THE TANK. CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN…”NHTSA complaint 10384260 — filed 02/24/2011
“2008 JEEP JK GAS FILLER TUBE OVERFLOWS WHEN AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF OCCURS DURING REFUELING EVERYTIME. IT HAS OCCURRED AT MANY DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS AND PUMPS…”NHTSA complaint 10384090 — filed 02/23/2011

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4: 114 of 341 complaints on file (33.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have in total?

341 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 2 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.