Dodge Charger Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Dodge Charger across 13 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (215). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (27% of reports).
- 253fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 16%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 68 of 253 complaints (27%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Dodge Charger at $2,050, and half of them between $1,750 and $2,650.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 230 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 253 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Dodge Charger fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Charger | 1 | 1% | 38,214 |
| 2016 Charger | 1 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2015 Charger | 1 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2014 Charger | 2 | 1% | 179,029 |
| 2013 Charger | 1 | 0% | 168,237 |
| 2012 Charger | 1 | 0% | 106,152 |
| 2011 Charger | 10 | 1% | 63,424 |
| 2010 Charger | 8 | 3% | 2,375 |
| 2009 Charger | 1 | 1% | 14,000 |
| 2008 Charger | 4 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Charger | 7 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Charger | 215 | 17% | 77,195 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 2015
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact purchased the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken for the Emissions Test; however, the vehicle failed the Emissions Test. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that some unknown sensors had been replaced, and to allow for a week for the…
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the fuel odor was extremely strong. The vehicle…
The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact who is an independent mechanic, stated that the vehicle was driven to his place of business; however, upon arrival the vehicle was smoking with an abnormally strong fuel odor. The contact stated upon inspecting…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the EVAP canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that on various occasions after refueling the vehicle over half tank, the vehicle would stall and then lose motive power while driving at slower speeds or while coming to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Chargers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 253 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Dodge Charger. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Charger fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Dodge Charger?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,050 (half paid between $1,750 and $2,650), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Dodge Charger?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 68 of 253 complaints.
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