2012 Dodge Charger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 648 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,672miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Dodge Charger, 2% of the 648 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,672 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“No matter where we are, whether stationary, or in motion, the vehicle has an overwhelming smell of gasoline after we have fueled up the car. Today, we noticed gasoline leaking from the rear passenger side undercarriage. A quick search online indicates innumerable similar complaints, with chrysler failing to offer a remedy to this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11055983, filed 2017-12, 99,000 miles“I have an engine light took it to the mechanic, the oil sensor was changed 2 times, the check engine light was deleted twice and still come back on, as result I cant use the remote started and even the dealer don't know what to do. Am I the only one with this issue>?”
NHTSA complaint #11320291, filed 2020-04, 106,152 miles“Fuel leak from passenger side fuel pump. After fueling vehicle. And fuel smell in vehicle. I just hope no one smokes next to my car. From the research I have done this is a on going problem. Dodge needs to fix this problem for good.”
NHTSA complaint #11297111, filed 2020-01, 104,045 miles“Was putting gasoline in my 2012 Dodge Charger and it would only take a small amount of fuel before spitting it back out at you which is very dangerous. There is a recall for this but not for the 2012 model Charger sxt 3.6 liter. The dealer is charging me over $1,700 dollars to fix and the 2006 through 2011 have this issue. We had this same exact issue with our 2005 Dodge durango and it was recalled and fixed twice. It started doing it at around the same mileage as we now have on the Charger. It is dangerous for fuel to be spit out on you as you attempt to fuel the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11160566, filed 2018-12, 91,000 miles“I was driving my 2012 Charger sxt, and the car suddenly went into battery saver mode. I had pulled over to google it on my phone, and my car was starting to display the symptoms in the p60 recall. The battery light came on, the traction control, ABS, check engine lights, they all came on. Then as I was pulling into a parking space at Dodge the center screen shut off, I lost power steering, the car shut itself off. Somehow the windshield wipers ran a few cycles. The dealership informed me that my car had a 180 amps alternator, that it was not part of the p60. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005222, filed 2017-07, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241118Jun 23, 2023Fuel Pump Connector Replacement The technician may experience a crank/no start after the fuel pump module was replaced. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump connector…
- 10221441Jun 24, 2022No Start Condition After A Fuel Pump Replacement, Multiple Fuel System Level Related DTC?s Setting
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10148691Sep 29, 2015Flash: PCM Software Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers…
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139799Oct 22, 2014FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139658Jun 18, 2014Part Description: Fuel Pump Module Issue Description: This TechTip applies to ONLY Charger (LD) 2011 thru 2014MY vehicles equipped with sales code AHB- Police Group. For vehicles…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 5% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 26 | 14% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 87 | 13% |
| 2010 | 18 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 516 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger
359 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsEngine
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsExterior lighting
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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