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2011 Dodge Challenger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, 9% of its 193 total complaints for the year. Most describe fuel leaking from the tank or fuel pump seams near the rear passenger seat, with a median failure mileage of 57,265. No related recall is listed.

Fuel System complaints
18
9% of 193
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,265 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel odor or visible gas leaking from underneath the rear passenger seat area, often traced to the fuel tank seam or fuel pump locking tabs.
  • Fuel leaking or dripping near the rear passenger tire while the vehicle is parked, sometimes forming a puddle in the driveway.
  • Gas fumes entering the cabin during or after refueling, especially when the tank is filled beyond three-quarters full.
  • Fuel rail or O-ring leaks causing a gasoline smell inside the cabin while driving.
  • Sudden loss of engine power and complete electrical shutdown while driving at highway speed, linked in one case to a camshaft sensor fault.

When 2011 Dodge Challenger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2014, latest Mar 3, 2022.

2011 Dodge Challenger fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2014Oct 2015Aug 2016Jul 2017Mar 2019Oct 2019Nov 2020
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Mar 2022; peak Aug 2016 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Challenger, which is 9% of all 193 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Challenger fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for fuel system issues on the 2011 Dodge Challenger.
At what mileage do 2011 Challenger fuel leaks usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Dodge Challenger is 57,265 miles.
What is the most common fuel system complaint on the 2011 Challenger?
Owners most often report fuel leaking from the tank seam or fuel pump area near the rear passenger seat, sometimes causing a gasoline smell inside the cabin.
Did the fuel leaks cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the 18 complaints.

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.