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2013 Jeep Wrangler Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of its 650 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this fuel system complaint category, though owners separately reference an unrelated transmission oil cooler tube recall. Median mileage at failure was 61,260.

Fuel System complaints
33
5% of 650
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,261 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel pump shut-off fails to engage in time at the pump, causing gas to spill out of the fill neck onto the vehicle exterior.
  • Owners describe repeated visits to dealerships where the overfill/cutoff valve or O-ring inside the fuel filler opening does not stop fuel flow.
  • Some owners link fuel-filling problems to a fuel system structure recall notice they received, separate from the transmission oil cooler tube recall.
  • Overfilling issues reportedly persisted across multiple dealership visits and different gas stations without resolution.
  • A subset of complaints tied to stalling and loss of power were filed under related systems (engine, electrical, transmission) alongside fuel system reports.

When 2013 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2013, latest Mar 2, 2025.

2013 Jeep Wrangler fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2013Mar 2015Mar 2016Sep 2018Sep 2021Oct 2023Mar 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2016 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 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 many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, which is 5% of the 650 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this Fuel System complaint category on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
What fuel system problem do owners report most on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
The most common pattern owners describe is the fuel pump shutoff engaging too late at the gas station, causing fuel to spill out during fill-ups.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 61,260 for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to fuel system complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires among the 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.

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.