1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel system, gasoline problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 jeep wrangler tj sahara - fuel tank overflows when trying to fill up the tank. Has happened more times then I can count. This is dangerous in the aspect that gas leaks all over the rear left side of the vehicle, splashes on the tire and pools on the ground. Not only is it dangerous but it is…”
filed Oct 15, 2010
“When filling gas tank, near the end, gas gushes out of tank before nozzle cuts off. Has always done this. Complained to dealer many times. *tr”
filed Oct 12, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 23 | 3% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 Wrangler | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Wrangler | 69 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.