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2016 Dodge Charger Fuel System Problems

18 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2019Dec 2016
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2019

I have been smelling a strong gas odor while driving on the road especially when the tank is full. Today while parked in my driveway I noticed a puddle of gas under the car too. The puddle was under the left rear seat.

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NHTSA #: 11282743
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

As reported on at least 7 other cars, the electrical connection on top of the fuel pump heated up so much a hole was melted in the plastic allowing fuel to escape the tank and sit in a puddle under the back seat. The odor of gas was too strong to remain in the car. Police patrol unit, natchez police, #260.

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NHTSA #: 11183992
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2016

Strong smell of raw fuel after car was delivered on march 4, 2016. There is a leak in the fuel system which has not yet been rectified by the dealership as of march 17, 2016. When the car is running, you can smell fuel (raw gas).

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NHTSA #: 10850255
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2022

Strong smell of raw gas when fuel tank is 1/2 full(+). The smell is inside and outside the vehicle (mostly on driver's side near back door & wheel well) whether vehicle is running or not. The smell is just as strong outside as inside.

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NHTSA #: 11487904
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2016

After filling up the gas tank, the vehicle will stall for no apparent reason. It will restart but immediately stall again causing me to restart it again. It will do so 5 to 10 times before running normally again.

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NHTSA #: 10930259
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2025

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 vehicle to adjust.

NHTSA #: 11690668
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

Smelled fuel leaking inside car towards rear seat. Electrical connector to fuel pump had fuel surrounding it (located under back seat, on left side of car). Upon disconnecting connector, I notice two right most pins of connector (on pump) had a burn mark which cause a hole and allowed fuel to leak out.

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NHTSA #: 11658598
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2023

Fuel pump is inoperable due to cheap make(plastic). Leaks out at the top due to the lid and gas comes out thru there right underneath of where my children sit.

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NHTSA #: 11553643
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

I’ve been smelling fuel inside the car after filling up and around the rear driver side tire and found fuel leaking in the front of that driver side rear tire. I removed the back seats to find fuel sitting on top of the fuel level valve. I dried up everything and unplugged the fuel pump electrical connector to find fuel leaking from the plug itself.

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NHTSA #: 11476775
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2021

One of the pins on the fuel pump & associated harness got hot enough to melt a hole in the top of the fuel pump causing it to leak gas.

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NHTSA #: 11436445
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2021

One of the pins on the fuel pump & associated harness got hot enough to melt a hole in the top of the fuel pump causing it to leak gas.

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NHTSA #: 11436446
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2021

Kept smelling gas after filling up and off and on . Did a fill up and gas was so strong had to call a tow truck. Dealership said fuel pump assembly connector had high resistance causing the top of the fuel pump to melt.

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NHTSA #: 11433055
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Fuel smell in car and dying after fill up fuel leaking from right rear wheel well on police charger for town of roland

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NHTSA #: 11270594
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2018

Fuel leaks after fuel tank is filled parked or driving, strong fuel smell while driving, check engine light comes on. Inspected vehicles..(this is the 3rd 2016 charger in our fleet that has had this concern) found fuel pump cover plate has a hole burnt in it next to and around fuel pump electrical connector. I have included pictures of two fuel pump covers..

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NHTSA #: 11131680
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2018

The wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to melt a hole in the top of the fuel tank cover and allow fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. This was reported to a dealer, 6/20/17, who replaced the wiring harness and fuel pump. This was the second of now 7 cars, this one being called unit 258.

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NHTSA #: 11114657
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2024

My 2016 Charger has the same problem described in Emissions Recall UB4, Revision 5. When filling tank with gas, there is a very strong odor of gas. After about three days of driving, it dissipates.

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NHTSA #: 11608826
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

Gas smells in the back seat of my car....where the pumps are underneath the seat. Gets older when fas tank is full

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NHTSA #: 11485994
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2018

The wiring harness above the fuel pump became hot enough to melt a hole in the top of the fuel tank cover and allow fuel to escape out of the tank, under the back seat, through the electrical connection. The attached picture is the burn on the inside the of tank.

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NHTSA #: 11114640

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