2010 Dodge Charger: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · OK

I've had a recurring issue with a fuel smell in my vehicle . Turns out most dodge chargers have defective fuel pumps and lucky us there are 2 at almost 700 dollars together from napa . Why hasn't this issue been recalled? It can cause major damage to the engine if fuel gets in the oil. Major safety concern gas vapors should never be in cabin !!!!

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Engine · 179,867 miles · LA

Takata recall I own a 2010 dodge charger 2.7 indicator light comes on flashing .. I took it to a mechanic he ran diagnostic test cylinder 2 comes back at 35psi he say he researched this motor an chrysler had recalls on that motor for that reason ..I just paid her off have full coverage ..wit 180k miles on her on fixed income .. Ive been looking an pricing heads for her ..need to know if there is a recall on this problem..first intal start car shakes badly engine light flashes .. Turn car off them restart her again does this 3xs then finally she will run loss of power while driving ..smell of gas when she's fired up.. Misfire constantly on cylinder 2 changed plugs new coil boots I keep up wit tuneups ..

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · OR

My car had a check engine light so I went to an official dodge dealer to fix. They claimed it was a faulty valve in my fuel system and charged me $470 to fix. Since fixed, I filled up my gas tank and now whenever I enter my car, it smells of raw fuel. After driving for about 10 minutes, the smell goes away, but I have found many different people are complaining about it. I took it back to the dealer and they could not determine the reason it was smelling like gasoline..I did not track fuel into my car and was not storing fuel in my trunk. The car did not smell like fuel before the initial repair.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 59,362 miles · GA

An overwhelming smell of gas starting around 9/6/14. I took my car to the dealership for the standard oil change and advised that I smelled gas. They indicated that when changing the oil they would perform a preliminary check. At that time they didn't notice any visible leaks and scheduled me an appointment to bring the car back in on 9/15/14 if the car still smelled of gas and did not go away. The smell eventually went away, but start noticing anytime the car was filled up with gas the smell would return on 9/30/14 filled the car up with gas and by the time I made it home it was pouring gas near the left passenger rear. Further observation showed that there is a leak in the gas line. I have scheduled in appointment to take it back to he dealership with the 1st available appointment 10/8/14. I was advised to not drive as the car can possibly ignite. It is now parked in the garage. It is hot. Not sure if the garage should be opened to give air or if opening the garage will allow sunlight that may could cause fumes to ignite. The garage smells of gas and the fumes are now in my home. Do we know of any issues with the dodge charger and gas line leaks.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 3,500 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that whenever he is in the vehicle with the engine running, gas fumes start to accumulate inside the cabin. One occupant became sick from the fumes. The dealer cannot duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. This failure started as soon as he purchased the vehicle. The current mileage was approximately 3500.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact was driving 15 MPH when he noticed a strong, overpowering odor of exhaust fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Engine · 3,500 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving various speeds and most of the time when the vehicle was idle, exhaust fumes came in through the vents. The vehicle would hesitate and idle very rough when the contact would accelerate. The dealer was informed about the failure, who stated that there was no repair available because they do not know what caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3500 and the current mileage was 7000.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Engine · 5,472 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger with a police interceptor package. While the vehicle was parked he smelled strong exhaust fumes. He was unable to determine where the fumes were coming from. This failure was not diagnosed by the dealer since it was a part of a fleet package of twelve to thirteen vehicles that have experienced the identical failure. Several vehicles within the fleet transport police k9 dogs and the odor in the vehicle presented a safety risk for the driver and the k9 dog. The contact was advised that an engineer from chrysler would notify them and investigate the failure approximately two to three months ago. He was told that he could continue driving the vehicle at this time due to the delay in chrysler engineer conducting an investigation. The maintenance division spoke to the dodge dealership in an attempt to have the vehicle diagnosed and they were told that they were unable to offer any assistance. The current mileage was 6110 and the failure mileage was 5742.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine · 1,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated he was driving at an unknown speed rate approaching a stop signal he came to a complete stop. While the engine was idling there was a strong odor of exhaust fumes emitting inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions where they were unable to locate a problem. In addition, the gear selector would not shift from the "park" position and the engine warning light indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was diagnosed four times by the dealer and they advised there was not a remedy for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated he was traveling at an unknown speed, coming to a complete stop. While sitting still with the vehicle idling, he would smell a strong odor of fuel and exhaust fumes emitting inside of the vehicle. In addition, on a different occasion the engine completely stalled with the illumination of several warning lights. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine · 3,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated while traveling at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic stop signal; he stopped the vehicle and with the engine idling, a strong odor of exhaust fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. Also, the engine completely stalled on two different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the identical failures. The technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Engine · 100 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger police package. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition on he stated that you could smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. He stated that the odor was like smelling the exhaust pipe. The contact turned the vehicle off and was able to remove the passenger from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the problem was not explained well to the dealer and who was unable to find the failure. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer and explain the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 5,000.