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2012 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System Problems

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has 45 Fuel System complaints, 5% of its 834 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 47,750 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints
45
5% of 834
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
47,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report strong gasoline odor entering the cabin and exterior of the vehicle, sometimes causing nausea and headaches.
  • Fuel gushes back out of the filler neck during refueling, soaking the person pumping gas and spilling onto the ground.
  • A gas vapor smell was noticed while driving in low-range at higher elevation, attributed to the evap system's pressure relief design.
  • Check engine light triggered by evap-related codes (P0441 and P0445).
  • One report describes sudden unintended throttle behavior while parking that led to a crash.

When 2012 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 9, 2012, latest Dec 22, 2025.

2012 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2012Dec 2013Jul 2015Jun 2016Mar 2018Oct 2019May 2022Apr 2023
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Dec 2025; peak Mar 2015 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010228 (33%)
  2. 201199 (20%)
  3. 201245 (5%)
  4. 201333 (5%)
  5. 201419 (3%)
  6. 201515 (3%)
  7. 201614 (3%)
  8. 201715 (5%)
  9. 201820 (1%)
  10. 201910 (1%)
  11. 202042 (7%)
  12. 2021135 (14%)
  13. 202270 (18%)
  14. 202363 (17%)
  15. 2024181 (25%)
  16. 202521 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Wrangler, which is 5% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler fuel system?
No related recalls are listed for the Fuel System category on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler in this data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2012 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Wrangler is 47,750 miles.
What kind of fuel system problems do 2012 Wrangler owners report?
Owners describe fuel odor inside and outside the cabin, fuel spilling out during refueling, and evap system related check engine codes.
How does the 2012 Wrangler compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2012 Wrangler's 45 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2010 model year's 228 complaints (33% share) and the 2011 model year's 99 complaints (20% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.