There are 7 owner-reported fuel system complaints for the 2000 Jeep Wranglerin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 1993 N/A Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle after the vehicle was refueled. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling and reduced power while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the dealer later informed the contact that the recall part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the recall part had been discontinued. The contact requested that the manufacturer replace the entire fuel pump assembly. A case was filed. The failure mileage was 172,000.
WHEN ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE( FILL UP TIME), THE AUTO SHUT OFF CONTINUALLY "CLICKS" ITSELF OFF AND SPILLS FUEL. THIS CONDITION EXISTS ON AN EMPTY OR PARTIALLY FILLED TANK. I HAVE OWNED SAID VEHICLE SINCE NEW. PROBLEM DIDN'T BEGIN UNTIL ADAPTATION OF VAPOR RECOVERY DEVICES ADDED TO THE GAS STATION PUMPS. IT NOW TAKES APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES OF FRUSTRATION TO FILL THIS VEH. WITH THE 16 GALLONS REQUIRED TO FILL IT. ALSO RESULTS IN A SPILL EVERY SINGLE TIME. I BELONG TO AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE, AND IT HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. *TR
SEVERITY DEPENDS ON GAS PUMP AND STATION. VEHICLE REFUSES TO LET FUEL FLOW, AND CLICKS OFF CONSTANTLY THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS OF FILLING THE CAR WITH FUEL. WHEN FUEL DOES FLOW, IT SPILLS OUT THE SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN FILLING IS COMPLETE RATHER THAN CLICKING OFF SAFELY. HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR
2000 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT. GAS OVERFILLS AND CAUSES A GAS SPILL OF 6-8 OZ OF GAS, EVERY TIME I FILL UP. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 JEEP WRANGLER WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 100000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR TEN MINUTES IN HIS DRIVEWAY WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HE APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID COME OUT AND MADE A REPORT. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE FIRE WAS RELATED TO RECALL 02V104000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS, HE THEN CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND ONE OF THEIR INVESTIGATORS CAME OUT MADE A REPORT, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVE TO INDICATE A PROBLEM. *AK
LOW SPEED REAR RIGHT IMPACT TO VEHICLE CAUSED IT TO FALL ON ITS SIDE AND IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES RENDERING TOTAL DESTRUCTION. ANOTHER OWNER'S AUTO WAS 'T BONED' AND IT ALSO BURST INTO FLAMES. *NM ..UPDATED 08-09-12 *BF UPDATED 08/09/2012 *JS
FUEL LINE FAILED. GASOLINE WAS POURING FROM CAR. LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED EXPLOSION AND ESCAPED ALIVE. DEALER HAD THE NERVE TO TELL ME THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026