2007 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 1,058 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 24 involved a crash and 32 involved a fire. 22 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Campaign 16V290000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V236000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionNov 5, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.
FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V436000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesJul 9, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WHO COULD HAVE PURCHASED A RECALLED TOW BAR AND WILL REPLACE THE TOW BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V202000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleSep 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 07V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJul 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 07V291000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V493000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
234 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 25, 2010
EVERYTIME I REFUEL, GASOLINE WILL OVERFLOW AND SPILL ONTO THE GROUND. THE PUMP WILL NOT STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL IN TIME TO PREVENT SPILLAGE. I'VE TRIED TO SLOW THE FLOW AS IT NEARS A FULL TANK, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED. THE ONLY THING THAT WILL STOP THE FUEL FROM OVERFLOWING IS SIMPLY NOT FILLING THE TANK COMPLETELY FULL. I HAVE TO STOP AT ABOUT 7/8THS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 25, 2010
WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER THE FUEL SPILLS OUT WHEN THE FILLER NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. THIS GETS FUEL ON ME, THE SIDE OF THE JEEP AND THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 24, 2010
FUEL SPILLS OUT AFTER THE NOZZLE KICKS OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 24, 2010
WHEN YOU FILL UP, AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF, LOTS OF GAS POURS BACK OUT OF THE TANK. IT COULD RUN DOWN NEAR THE MUFFLER AND IGNITE. NOT TO MENTION THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF GASOLINE ON AND IN THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 23, 2010
1. FILLING THE TANK WITH FUEL. 2. WAIT FOR THE PUMP TO CLICK OFF ON IT'S OWN. EVERY TIME I LET THE PUMP AUTO SHUTOFF, IT WILL SPILL 6-20 OZ OF FUEL OUT THE SPOUT AND ONTO THE GROUND. 3. HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Oct 23, 2010
WHEN FEELING MY 07 JEEP WRANGLER IT ALWAYS OVERFLOWS WITH GAS. WHEN IT OVERFLOWS THE GAS GOES ALL OVER THE SIDE OF MY JEEP AND ON THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Oct 19, 2010
FILLING UP MY JEEP WRANGLER (2007) WHEN THE PUMP CLICKS OFF IT WILL OVERFLOW AND SPILL GAS ON THE GROUND, SIDE OF JEEP AND ON MY SHOES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 14, 2010
EVERYTIME I GO TO FUEL UP MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA, GASOLINE SPILLS ALL OVER THE CAR AND GROUND. I HAVE EVEN GOTTEN GASOLINE ON ME A COUPLE OF TIMES. YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 13, 2010
2007 JEEP WRANGLER GAS FILLER NECK. WHEN TOPPING OFF THE TANK WITH GAS ABOUT 1-2 CUPS OF GAS COMES OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. USING THE SAME PUMP ON OTHER CARS IT SHUTS OFF FINE. EVEN WHEN FILLING AT A SLOW RATE THIS HAPPENS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 13, 2010
FUEL SPILL DURING A REFUEL OF MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. IT HAPPENS ON EVERY TIME I REFUEL AND IT IS GETTING CLOSE TO FULL. PUMPS KICKS OFF AND AT THAT PRECISE MOMENT THE FUEL BACKS UP AND SPILLS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 27, 2010
I BOUGHT A USED 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 2 DOOR WITH 34,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD FILED THE GAS TANK SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO HAVE IT BACKFLOW ON TO ME AND THE SIDE OF THE JEEP MAKING A REAL MESS AND CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. OF COURSE I BLAMED THE SERVICE STATION PUMP FOR NOT STOPPING IN TIME BUT THIS HAPPENS ON EVERY FILL UP WHEN TRYING TO FILL THE TANK FULL. THIS PROBLEM IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED. MY WARRANTY IS UP 40,000 MILES AND I AM TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW GAS TANK TO REPAIR WHICH OF COURSE IS SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS OF REPAIR COST. THIS FAULTY PART DEMANDS A SAFETY RECALL BE IMPLEMENTED OR MAYBE A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 24, 2010
MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER X HAS HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH FUEL SPILLING FROM THE FUEL TANK NOZZLE DURING FILL-UPS. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF, FUEL GUSHED FROM THE FILLER TUBE AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE FENDER AND BUMPER NEAR THE FILL NOZZLE ARE NOW DISCOLORED DUE TO THE SITUATION. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, AND THEY REPLACED THE GAS TANK. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVERY FILL UP, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT AT SOME POINT, THE FUEL WILL HIT A HOT AREA AND IGNITE. I SEE THAT A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY ISSUE HAVE BEEN FILED (PE10032). PLEASE ADDRESS IT!!!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
GAS SPILLS OVER EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER. IT NEVER AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WHEN THAT GAS TANK IS NEARLY FULL NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I GO TO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
WHILE FILLING UP MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED WITH GAS, THE GAS SEEMS TO OVERFILL AND SPIT BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILL NECK. THIS OCCURS AT DIFFERENT PUMPS WITH NO APPARENT CONSISTENT FACTORS. WHEN THE TANK GETS FULL AND THE PUMP CLICKS OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN ABOUT A HALF A GALLON OF GAS, OR MORE, SPITS BACK OUT OF THE NECK ONTO ME, THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I TRY TO COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK. NOW I HAVE ADAPTED MY FILL UP STRATEGY AND FILL ONLY TO WHAT I THINK IS NEAR FULL AND NOT LET IT CLICK. DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING CAN BE DONE FOR FREE WITHOUT A RECALL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
GAS OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS OUT OF THE GAS FILLER TUBE EVERY TIME I FILL UP ON MY 2007 JEER WRANGLER X. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
2007 JEPP WRANGLER, JK 2DR SAHARA. FUEL OVERFLOWS/SPITS BACK/SPILLS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN REFUELING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN REFUELED SINCE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
2007 JEEP WRANGLER GAS OVER FLOWS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 22, 2010
WHILE FILLING UP MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER WITH GAS, THE GAS SEEMS TO OVERFILL AND SPIT BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILL NECK. THIS OCCURS AT DIFFERENT PUMPS WITH NO APPARENT CONSISTENT FACTORS. WHEN THE TANK GETS FULL AND THE PUMP CLICKS OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN ABOUT A HALF A GALLON OF GAS, OR MORE, SPITS BACK OUT OF THE NECK ONTO ME, THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, I WOULD SAY 2 OR 3 OUT OF EVERY 10 TIMES. NOW I HAVE ADAPTED MY FILL UP STRATEGY AND FILL ONLY TO WHAT I THINK IS NEAR FULL AND NOT LET IT CLICK, BUT THIS STILL SEEMS DANGEROUS TO ME. NO OTHER FIX IS KNOWN FOR THIS CONDITION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 21, 2010
2007 JEEP WRANGLER EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK WITH GAS IT WILL OVERFLOW AND SPILL OUT. IT APPEARS TO BE ANYWHERE FROM A FEW OUNCES TO MAYBE AS MUCH AS A HALF A GALLON. I NOW TURN THE KEY TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE PUMPING GAS SO THAT I CAN WATCH THE GAUGE AND STOP PUMPING BEFORE IT REACHES FULL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 13, 2010
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 FROM A DEALER. THE PAST HANDFUL OF TIMES WE HAVE FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, GAS HAS SPRAYED OUT ALL OVER THE CAR, GROUND AND MYSELF. I AM NOT TOPPING OFF THE VEHICLE - I AM FILLING UP TO THE POINT OF WHEN THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME TYPE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 1, 2010
JEEP WRANGLER 2007 VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY SPILLS GAS WHEN REFUELING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 27, 2010
GAS TANK OVER FLOW WHEN FILLING UP 2007 JEEP JK WRANGLER RUBICON. THE PUMP DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO STOP FOR IT TO HAPPEN. I CAN FILL IT UP WITH 10 GALLONS OF GAS, STOP THE PUMP AND AS SOON AS YOU PULL THE PUMP OUT OF THE NECK GAS SPRAYS OUT. THE OPTION BELOW TO ENTER A DATE ONLY ALLOWS FOR ONE DATE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE JEEP. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Aug 25, 2010
2007 JEEP WRANGLER. WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK THE FUEL OVERFLOWS WHEN FULL LEVEL IS REACHED, SPILLING OUT OF TANK NOZZLE ONTO VEHICLE, GROUND AND ON PERSON INSTALLING THE FUEL. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 12, 2010
GAS GUSHES OUT OF THE FILLER AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. TRIED DIFFERENT ANGLES AND DEPTHS IT IS INSERTED BUT IT HAPPENS WHEN IT SHUTS OFF AND MAKES A MESS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 11, 2010
EACH TIME I FILL UP MY 2007 JEEP WRANGLER FUEL OVERFLOWS FROM THE FILLER TUBE ALL OVER MY JEEP AND THE GROUND. I THOUGHT I WAS DOING SOMETHING WRONG SO I STOPPED USING THE CLIP THAT ALLOWS THE FUEL TO FLOW WITHOUT HOLDING THE HANDLE - THIS DID NOTHING BUT GET FUEL ALL OVER ME AS WELL AS THE JEEP AND LEAVE A LARGE PUDDLE ON THE GROUND. I CHECKED WITH SOME FRIENDS WHO OWN JEEPS AS WELL AS JEEP BLOGS AND AS IT TURNS OUT MANY JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM - SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW VERSUS USER ERROR. *TR