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2010 Dodge Challenger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, about 5% of its 299 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 67,000 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported in this area.

Fuel System complaints
16
5% of 299
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
67,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report gasoline vapor or fuel odor entering the cabin, sometimes strong enough to cause light-headedness.
  • Fuel leaks near the rear passenger tire or under the rear seat, often appearing after filling the tank.
  • Some owners describe fuel pumps cracking or leaking, in one case around 60,000 miles.
  • Reports of the engine stalling or losing power unexpectedly while driving, including a case at 27,000 miles.
  • One owner described the throttle control light flashing along with poor throttle response, unrelated to a direct fix.

When 2010 Dodge Challenger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2011, latest Feb 21, 2021.

2010 Dodge Challenger fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2011Mar 2015Apr 2016Jul 2016Jun 2017Jan 2018Jun 2018Oct 2020
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Feb 2021; peak Mar 2011 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201016 (5%)
  2. 201118 (9%)
  3. 20124 (2%)
  4. 20136 (3%)
  5. 201414 (9%)
  6. 201510 (8%)
  7. 20162 (3%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20181 (1%)
  10. 20192 (3%)
  11. 20203 (15%)
  12. 20211 (5%)
  13. 20221 (11%)
  14. 20231 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Challenger, which is about 5% of all 299 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Challenger fuel system?
No related recalls are listed for the Fuel System on the 2010 Challenger in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2010 Challenger?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Challenger is 67,000 miles.
Did fuel system complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2010 Challenger?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Challenger.
How does the 2010 Challenger compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2010 model's 16 complaints and 5% share are lower than 2011's 18 complaints (9% share), but higher than years like 2012 with 4 complaints (2% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.