Three problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2016 Charger.
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. This vehicle was serviced by the city barn 3/1 and no problem was detected. The problem became noticed over the weekend. The attached picture shows the heat scorching within the electrical connection and the invasive hole around the right most pin.
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. . Note: vehicles had between 45,000-72,000 miles.
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.