1998 Jeep Wrangler fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Liquid fuel blows out of fuel filler pipe while refuelling/cannot properly refuel vehicle. Concern happens every time while refuelling and at any refuelling station. I cannot refuel this vehicle without getting fuel sprayed on me or my clothing; very dangerous.”
filed Aug 8, 2011
“My jeep spews out gasoline every time I fill up at the pump. The gas comes from the top of the gas tank, and is a very dangerous hazard. I am still not able to prevent it from happening after numerous tries. *tr”
filed Jun 17, 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 1998 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.