Dodge Challenger fuel smell problems

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized. The contact became aware of a strong fuel odor coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured intake fuel supply line. The contact was informed that the intake fuel supply line needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V114000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2025 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with passengers inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that after further inspection in the morning, the contact became aware of a puddle of fuel on the driveway by the rear driver’s side tire. The check warning light was then illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. There was no recall associated with the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent local dealer for a second opinion, and it was determined that an unstated seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2023 · Fuel system · 224,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 224,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

On 2/25/23 we started noticing the smell of gasoline around the 2014 dodge challenger, so we stated looking around the gas cap and down around the gas tank and noticed a small few drops of gasoline on the ground near the gas tank. But Didn't notice exactly where the leak was coming from the tank or around the tank. So keep an eye out over the next week then we started noticing a bigger drip mark. We are not driving the vehicle due to leak from gas tank for fear of explosion and fire. We sent the car to our mechanics to check it out . He said the tank was leaking due to being warped, this was not the first time he had seen this problem in the 2014 dodge challengers. He said we will need to replace the tank. We are very concerned with this problem, we enjoy our dodge and are considering buy a new one when the time comes, but will have to reconsider with this type of problem looming. So we parked the car outside and away from the house for fear of fire danger.

Filed Mar 3, 2022 · Fuel system · NC

Leaking fuel on rear passenger side. Strong fuel smell inside cabin.

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Fuel system · 608,958 miles · AZ

Problem: fuel fumes in the cabin of my 2010 challenger stationary and in motion (city and highway). The fuel tank is located under the rear seat in dodge challengers, chargers and the chrysler 300. Internet searches regarding fuel fumes in the cabin revealed numerous complaints regarding fuel pump o-ring leaks. There are u-tube videos available for the home mechanic. However, it is unreasonable to expect that an owner perform this repair due to the exposure to gasoline and the possibility of fire or explosion. My challenger is a limited edition mopar10 with meticulous maintenance at the dealership when it was purchased. It had only 60,958 miles when I took it to the dealership on 01/28/21. They had to replace the fuel pump o-rings at a cost of $396.00 ($96 in parts and $300 in labor). I have never had this problem in any vehicle that I have owned, new or used, since 1978. The exposure to gasoline fumes is a well known health hazard especially in a closed environment such as a vehicle cabin. For the car with only 60k miles with meticulous maintenance being performed by one dealership and a safety issue with many complaints on the internet, warrants an investigation of dodge and chrysler repair records on this issue. A $400 repair is 25% parts and 75% labor. I respectfully submit that a recall has be issued. Please note that my dodge dealer has been exceptional regarding customer care. However, they did not offer to repair this defect free of cost because no recall exists on this issue. My dealership is jim click dodge in tucson, arizona. The repair invoice number is ddcs759163. You have my permission to use my personal data on this invoice to create a recall. Thank-you, randy sturgeon, retired federal law enforcement agent.

Filed Oct 17, 2020 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NM

Strong gas smell inside the car when parked or driving fogs the windshield leading to poor visibility got a diagnostic done by meineke turns out it's due to cracked fuel pumps had it repaired at a cost of $1000 turns out there are 8 similar complaints on the website I believe your institution should do a recall since it's a danger to the driver and the public

Filed Oct 3, 2020 · Fuel system · 31,280 miles · NV

With less than 30,000 miles we noticed a strong gasoline odor inside and around the vehicle. Suspecting that the fuel odor was related to the ub4 recall for the evaporative emissions canister we took to vehicle to a local dealer ship. The problem was found to be a cracked plastic fitting that connects the fuel fill tube with the fuel tank. The remedy being replacement of the fuel tank at a cost of over $2600. The vehicle has never been abused or in an accident so, it is my opinion that the fuel tank and fill tube are a poor design and could fail causing extreme harm. The dealership did take photos of the cracked part but I do not have copies of them. The repairs were completed at chapman chrysler jeep, located at 930 auto show drive, henderson nv 89014. Phone 702‑558‑3000.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MD

One of the two fuel pumps in my 2010 dodge challenger had some sort of crack and started leaking. It has right over 60,000 miles on it. We keep this car in the garage attached to are home. We came home one day right after we filled the gas tank up on the car and we smelled gas when we came home that day and we thought it was on elf the other things in the garage so we removed that thing. The next morning we woke up and the smell came in the house so I went online and started looking up gas smells from 2010 challenger and found a forum of challenger car owners from 2009-2012 and they all said it was their fuel pump leaking so I went home and hoped the sweat up and cover and share enough the fuel pump was leaking gas and it was dripping all over and running don the tank we removed the car from the garage and it never went away we contacted the dealer and said it was not under warranty and would not help us even though there is a fault in the pumps in the cars.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,427 miles · CA

Exiting the freeway via off ramp the car suddenly stalled and just as quick as it stall it started back up. The whole time it was in gear and I never touched anything. About a mile prior on the freeway I smelt gas but only for a minute and never again. I was approximately 8 miles from home and didn't have anymore problems or the gas smell. I check my menu for any problems but the system said ok but after I got home and turned the car off and then back on the system said warning contact dealer. This is dangerous to have a call stall suddenly. I did see on the web that the federal safety agency has noted there is problems with srt8 (v8) and a warranty issue with the gas tank needing to be replace. Does our car fall under this?