Cars With the Most Fuel System Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion). 111,480 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most fuel system problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 Dodge Durango (751), the 2010 Ford Fusion (705) and the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer (611) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the fuel & propulsion system.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.