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P0440 on JEEP WRANGLER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2005, 2007

What P0440 Means on Your JEEP WRANGLER

Real JEEP WRANGLER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"A large amount of fuel violently erupts from tank mouth when filling and overflows onto the vehicle, ground & myself. this occurs at each complete fill-up. this 2005 jeep wrangler sporadically trips obd-2 check engine codes for emission evaporative components, in the p0440-p0456 range."

— 2005 JEEP WRANGLER owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • Filed 01/06/2012

"When fueling vehicle, fuel spits back and overflows every time nearing full tank. also sets check engine light p0440. potential fire hazard."

— 2007 JEEP WRANGLER owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/09/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0440 on JEEP WRANGLER

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2007
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0440 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026