I ordered an Airtex pump for a secondary vehicle I had and it didn’t make it two weeks. What a pisser.
Cons: didn't last two weeks
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I'm on my 5th year on Airtex in my gmt800 and gmt 400.
Pros: long lasting
I had the fuel pump die on my vehicle, I replaced it against my better judgement with an airtex (cheapo) pump because it was available and cheap. 6 months later I’m dead on the side of the highway again. Warrantied it with the same pump… lasted 4 months this time before I was stuck again. Replaced it with a delphi brand (oem supplier and almost 3x the price) and it lasted 6 years until I junked the vehicle due to rust.
Pros: Delphi lasted six years
Cons: Airtex failed quickly
Proper diagnostics aside, if you end up replacing the pump, stay away from Airtex.
Cons: stay away
Vehicle:
Jeep
I went that route and haven’t had any issues, a cold snap of -28f finally did mine in a few years ago after hitting 300k.
Pros: no issues, long lifespan, durable in cold
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
Mileage: 482802 km
If you can go with Airtex, they’re the original manufacture of the motorcraft part. Literally the same part for much less when I replaced mine.
Pros: same part, less expensive
I bought an “Airtex” brand pump from RA a little less than two years ago. It was starting to fail so just replaced it. Two years is too short.
Pros: inexpensive
Cons: short lifespan
Replaced it with an AirTex unit, and it chugged along just fine for 5 years till a rod started knocking...
Pros: chugged along just fine, lasted 5 years
Vehicle:
Jeep Grand Cherokee
NEVER GET AN AIRTEX PUMP unless you like doing this work, because you will be doing it again if you do.
Cons: poor reliability, short lifespan
Vehicle:
Ford Crown Victoria
I went with a store brand, I think airtex when I replaced mine 2 years ago. I have to replace it again before I start driving it again.
Cons: failed after 2 years
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The brand is registered in USA. Official website: http://www.airtexproducts.es/.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of AIRTEX fuel pump.
PR Score — 46 out of 100, based on 16 reviews and 49 votes. 7 positive reviews, 1 neutral review, 8 negative reviews. Average rating — 2.6 (out of 5). Vote balance: 23 up, 26 down.
In the ranking of the best fuel pump this part is at position 5, behind OEM Volkswagen and WALBRO , but ahead of OEM Toyota and Pierburg.
Users also evaluated the qualities of AIRTEX fuel pump:
- Starting - long cranking or failure to start, especially after sitting - rated negatively. 2.1 points out of 5.
- Noise - loud humming from the tank, noticeable with the key on - no rating yet
- Stalling - engine sputters or dies under load, reducing safety - rated negatively. 0.9 points out of 5.
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- AIRTEX ranked #1 in fuel pump ratings for: Volkswagen Jetta, Jeep Grand Cherokee .
- AIRTEX ranked #2 for: Ford Ranger .
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