2011 Dodge Charger Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Charger, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (37% of reports).
- 79fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 54%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 29 of 79 complaints (37%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 21 of 79 complaints (27%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 17 of 79 complaints (22%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 11 of 79 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2011 Dodge Charger at $1,200, and half of them between $700 and $1,950.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 79 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Dodge Charger fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Charger | 3 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Charger | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Charger | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Charger | 5 | 4% | 48,000 |
| 2018 Charger | 4 | 3% | 58,400 |
| 2017 Charger | 6 | 5% | 33,500 |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% | 57,199 |
| 2015 Charger | 11 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 14 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Charger | 9 | 3% | 67,545 |
| 2012 Charger | 12 | 2% | 78,345 |
| 2011 Charger | 79 | 11% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Charger | 10 | 4% | 68,500 |
| 2009 Charger | 2 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 9 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2007 Charger | 15 | 3% | 125,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 305 | 24% | 88,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2011 Dodge Charger. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I just bought the car, a 2011 Charger R/T AWD, and drove it home approx.400 km. I filled the fueltank full when coming home, and left the car still for 2 days now. I have been smelling a strong gas odor on the especially when the tank is full. Today while parked in my driveway I noticed a puddle of…
ABS Wiring had a recall and replaced but the ABS Module is now out Air Bag had a recall but now the air bag clock spring is out Fuel Pump had an extended warranty but is now out and fuel pump needs replaced Crank shaft main bearing seal needs rplaced for an oil leak but other parts have been…
Very strong gasoline odor after filling tank. Noticed strong odor in our garage and found a large puddle of gas under car directly beneath the rear passenger side seat. Upon investigation discovered there is a secondary fuel pump at that location that is prone to cracking/leaking. The exhaust…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Dodge Chargers have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2011 Dodge Charger (11% of the 695 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Charger fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $700 and $1,950), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 29 of 79 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (21).
Other 2011 Dodge Charger problems
- Electrical System problems (395)
- Exterior Lighting problems (158)
- Engine problems (77)
- Air Bags problems (52)
See all 2011 Dodge Charger problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Charger years.