| Issue ID | 942273 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10476744 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/04/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought this vehicle used and the first time i went to fill up with gas, i put the nozzle in the filler opening and squeezed the handle all the way. I locked the handle so the gasoline would continue to flow and let go of the nozzle. Around the 16 gallon mark, gasoline shot out of the filler opening and then poured down the side of the jeep. Enough came out that it created a small puddle on the ground. Gasoline got all over the side of the jeep and the fender. It also sprayed my hand as i was standing near it. I had to wipe down the fender and side of jeep because i didn't want to cause any damage to paint or plastic. I found this same problem each and every time i've filled the tank since that time. I've tried different gas stations and nozzles but it doesn't seem to matter. This is completely unacceptable in my opinion and forces me to barely trickle the gas into the tank by only squeezing the handle part way. If i don't do this, i spill gas onto the ground and the side of my jeep with each fill. After researching this problem, i've found it is very common in my model year and the years surrounding. Why won't chrysler just fix this?! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH JORDAN, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA69S86PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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