YearToAvoid

2011 Dodge Charger Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 87 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Dodge Charger, 13% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. There is no related recall on file, and the sample includes one reported fire.

Fuel System complaints
87
13% of 695
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin after refueling, especially noticeable soon after filling the tank.
  • Several complaints describe fuel pooling on the ground under the rear passenger side of the vehicle, traced to a leaking fuel tank.
  • Some drivers report fuel leaking from the area under the rear seat where the fuel pump is mounted, sometimes starting at the o-ring seal.
  • A few owners report the fuel pump failing or needing replacement, in some cases tied to a check engine light and rough running.
  • One case describes the vehicle losing power at highway speed and stalling, later linked to a failed fuel injector along with an alternator issue and a burning odor.
  • Owners note that dealers sometimes could not pinpoint the source of a fuel smell or leak on inspection.

When 2011 Dodge Charger fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2011, latest Jan 21, 2023.

2011 Dodge Charger fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter112011 Q42015 Q12016 Q22017 Q22018 Q22019 Q32020 Q3
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2023 Q1; peak 2015 Q3 (11).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Charger model year

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

  1. 201018 (8%)
  2. 201187 (13%)
  3. 201213 (2%)
  4. 201310 (3%)
  5. 201416 (5%)
  6. 201511 (8%)
  7. 201626 (14%)
  8. 20177 (5%)
  9. 20184 (3%)
  10. 20196 (5%)
  11. 20203 (5%)
  12. 20211 (3%)
  13. 20223 (19%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 87 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Charger, which is 13% of the 695 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel leaks on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2011 Charger, though one owner noted a similar recall existed for the Dodge Challenger Hellcat.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Charger.
Did any fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
NHTSA records one reported fire among the 87 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Charger and no crashes or injuries.
How does the 2011 Charger compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2011 model year has the highest fuel system complaint count in the lineup at 87, compared to 18 in 2010 and 13 in 2012.

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.