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2013 Dodge Charger Fuel system Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA

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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Jul 16, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 359 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2013 Dodge Charger submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 10 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming fuel system

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 16, 2025

Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Charger R/T I’m reaching out because my car has been showing signs that seem to match the symptoms of the V62 recall that FCA issued for the fuel pump relay issue. I have a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7L HEMI engine. Lately, the car has been having trouble starting, especially after it’s been driven and sits in the heat. Sometimes it cranks but won’t turn over, and other times it randomly dies or stalls when I’m coming to a stop. It recently sat for a couple of days and then started again like nothing happened. This keeps happening on and off, and I’ve noticed it’s worse when it’s really hot outside or after it’s been driving a lot I took it to the dealership and they said my specific VIN isn’t part of the recall, but I wanted to report this because it really seems like the same issue. From what I’ve read, the V62 recall had to do with a faulty fuel pump relay that’s built into the TIPM and causes exactly these kinds of problems. I understand not all vehicles were included, but since I’m having the same symptoms and my car matches the year, make, and engine that recall applied to, I think it’s something that should be looked into. I’d really appreciate it if this could be reviewed. I just want to make sure my vehicle is safe and functioning properly, especially since the stalling can be risky depending on where and when it happens.

NHTSA ID
11673932
Incident
Jul 16, 2025
EngineFuel system
Filed Jul 15, 2024

The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2013 Dodge Charger. The contact who is an independent mechanic, stated that the vehicle was driven to his place of business; however, upon arrival the vehicle was smoking with an abnormally strong fuel odor. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the fuel pump was dry, and fuel was leaking onto the ground from the side of the fuel tank. The contact stated that upon removal of the exhaust, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that when the muffler was removed, there was fuel pouring out of the muffler. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a hole in the heat shield and the fuel tank. The contact stated that the vehicle had two mufflers and no resonators installed. The contact stated that the fuel tank, muffler, exhaust pipe, and heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,237.

NHTSA ID
11602282
Incident
Jul 11, 2024
Mileage
168,237 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 11, 2022

Bad gas smell in car after I fill the tank

NHTSA ID
11473291
Incident
Jul 9, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2021

Gas tank and fuel pumps are located under passenger seat. The primary fuel pump is located on rear passenger side. I have been getting a gas smell after fueling. I thought maybe some gas spilled or it was my fuel filler neck so I had it checked perfectly fine. So I fueled again today and smelled gas. Lifted rear seat and noticed crack on black plastic cover. Removed and a pool of gas on top of driver side fuel pump. Researched online and found several charger challenger Chrysler owners with the same exact issues. I also found where a minor accident caused the death of 4 people car went up in flames. My kids sit in this back seat and it is very very alarming. I'm surprised that there is no recall on this as of yet. It's a well known issue amongst owner just Google fuel pooling on fuel pump. Shoot there's even a manufacturer making reinforced covers so this doesn't happen. What happens is the weight from sitting in the back seat smashes on the covers and the connectors causing the plastic fuel pump to crack after a while also possibly damaging the connectors. This is a very expensive fix it not deadly. The car almost becomes not drivable. I hope this gets addressed and all owners receive compensation.

NHTSA ID
11436706
Incident
Oct 13, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Dec 20, 2019

I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN MY CAR AFTER I FILL UP. AND EVERY TIME I FILLED THE TANK THE SMELL WOULD BE VERY STRONG INSIDE THE CAR. WELL AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS OF NOT FILLING UP, L RECENTLY HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND IT TURNS OUT THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP CASING IS CRACKED AND GAS IS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE SIT.

NHTSA ID
11290415
Incident
Dec 13, 2019
Mileage
175,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 28, 2018

GAS FUMES FILL THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP

NHTSA ID
11104616
Incident
Jun 26, 2018
Fuel system
Filed Jan 1, 2018

GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AFTER FILL UP. I AM HAVING TO ONLY PUT SO MUCH GAS IN DUE TO THE SMELL INSIDE CAR. WORRIED IT MY BE SOME WRONG AND CAUSE FIRE OR SOMETHING PLEASE HELP

NHTSA ID
11057803
Incident
Nov 20, 2017
Mileage
99,000 mi
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Sep 19, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (SCAP AUTO, 430 TUNXIS HILL RD, FAIRFIELD, CT, 203-384-0005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER BOX WAS REWIRED AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE POWER BOX BE REPLACED AND THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

NHTSA ID
11024171
Incident
Jan 15, 2016
Mileage
39,000 mi
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Aug 5, 2017

HELLO MY 2013 DODGE CHARGER 3.6 WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAS JUST SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNINGS AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DODGE SHOP U WAITED ON MY VEHICLE FOR DAYS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BLOWN FUSE BUT I'M IN THE TECHNOLOGY FIELD AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT SOMEONE HAS ACCESS OR REMOTELY ACCESS TO MY VEHICLE NOW I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY FUEL WHICH I'M GETTING 10 MILES A GALLON, AND MY VEHICLE IS GETTING TO A POINT TO WEAR I HAVE TO PULL OVER BECAUSE IT'S GETTING OVERHEATED SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG AND I FEEL UNSAFE ANYTIME YOUR VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF IT IT'S A HAZARD TO EVERYONE MY UCONNECT RADIO ASK FOR A ANTI THEFT CODE BUT IT WAS BEFORE I TOOK IT TO AUTO NATION DODGE IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT I'VE PARKED THE VEHICLE IT HAS 67000 MILES AND I JUST BOUGHT IT IN OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR ALSO THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THERE SELFS THE VEHICLE WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH ON CITY HWY AND THE DEALERSHIP NEVER HAD IT SMOKED BEFORE THEY SOLD IT TO ME

NHTSA ID
11012938
Incident
Jul 24, 2017
Mileage
67,545 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 11, 2016

WHILE DRIVING, SMELL OF RAW FUEL ENTERED VEHICLE. HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND WENT AWAY. HAPPENED AGAIN, AND DID NOT GO AWAY. COULD NOT PARK THE VEHICLE IN A GARAGE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY FUEL FILLER. NEW FUEL FILLER BACK-ORDERED, *NO PARTS AVAILABLE*. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD WITH FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING.

NHTSA ID
10825564
Incident
Feb 10, 2016
Mileage
12,350 mi

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