Dodge Challenger Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Service

How much does a Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Dodge Challenger Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement is $209 with $114 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1979 Dodge ChallengerL4-2.6L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$773.79	Shop/Dealer Price$948.49 - $1450.09
1978 Dodge ChallengerL4-2.6L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$753.79	Shop/Dealer Price$928.51 - $1430.12
1981 Dodge ChallengerL4-2.6L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$753.79	Shop/Dealer Price$928.51 - $1430.12
2012 Dodge ChallengerV8-6.4L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$332.97	Shop/Dealer Price$401.08 - $580.69
2012 Dodge ChallengerV8-5.7L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$332.97	Shop/Dealer Price$401.13 - $580.76
2013 Dodge ChallengerV8-6.4L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$332.97	Shop/Dealer Price$401.11 - $580.73
2018 Dodge ChallengerV8-6.4L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$338.47	Shop/Dealer Price$406.46 - $585.97
2018 Dodge ChallengerV8-5.7L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$338.47	Shop/Dealer Price$406.87 - $586.69

Show example Dodge Challenger Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement prices

What is the Fuel Gauge Sender all about?

The fuel gauge sender is a fairly simple component that is located in your car’s fuel tank. It consists of a float that is connected to a metal rod. The end of this thin rod is mounted to a resistor, which measures electrical flow. When there is more resistance, less current flows. A slider connected to the fuel gauge slides on the metal strip, and delivers current to the resistor from the gauge. If the slider is close the grounded side, there is less resistance, and if it’s at the end of the strip, there is more resistance. The fuel gauge on your dash interprets the resistance and indicates the fuel level with a needle on your cluster. If the fuel gauge sender isn’t working, you will get an inaccurate reading on your fuel gauge.

Keep in mind:

Fuel gauge inaccuracy may not be due to a faulty fuel gauge sender – something as simple as the shape of the tank can affect the position of the float and throw the reading off.

How it's done:

The battery is disconnected and the fuel tank is removed
The defective fuel gauge sender is removed
The new fuel sender is installed and adjusted
The fuel tank is reinstalled and the battery reconnected
The repair is verified and the fuel gauge sender tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Variations in gas gauge readings are common, but if you notice a significant difference in what the gauge tells you, and what you know is in your car gas tank, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose the problem with the fuel gauge sender and replace it if necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Fuel Gauge Sender?

Fuel gauge only reads empty
Fuel gauge only reads full
Fuel gauge reads inaccurately or intermittently

How important is this service?

The fuel gauge is a convenience item; if you run out of fuel, you may be stranded. If your fuel gauge sender has failed or is working intermittently, have it replaced when you can. Make sure to fuel up regularly to avoid running out of fuel.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Dodge mechanics

Real customer reviews from Dodge owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(267)

Rating Summary

259

5

1

0

2

259

5

1

0

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Nezar

22 years of experience

15 reviews

Nezar

22 years of experience

by William Moore

Challenger 2012 - Starter - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nezar did great work and quick! I needed my car up and running the next morning he took care of it and also gave me the break down of the issue I was having. I'm very pleased with his work and would recommend to others.

Richard

35 years of experience

8 reviews

Request Richard

Richard

35 years of experience

Request Richard

by Gerald Bowman

Challenger 2015 - Water Pump - Tampa, FL

Richard is the man. I initially contacted your mechanic for my water pump and thermostat replacement. Autozone supplied the wrong part. Richard came back out another day after hours at no additional cost and completed the job swiftly. Astute Professional and I would love to use him next time I need a repair.

Bill

15 years of experience

23 reviews

Bill

15 years of experience

by Denise Palmer

Challenger 2016 - Oil Change - Oceanside, CA

Bill was on time, professional, helpful, courteous, and quick.

Rafael

25 years of experience

65 reviews

Rafael

25 years of experience

by Timothy Moore

Challenger 2013 - Brake Pads - San Pablo, CA

Excellent attention to detail and explained to me all the things that need to be fixed on my car. The best mechanic by far! He loves cars

Excellent Rating

(267)

Rating Summary

259

5

1

0

2

259

5

1

0

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

How to Show a Teenager Basic Car Maintenance

Teaching Teaching a teen how to perform simple car maintenance gives them knowledge they can use for a lifetime. And while more complex tasks are probably over their ability level, teens should have no problem performing tasks such as checking...

P0860 OBD-II Trouble Code: Gear Shift Module Communication Circuit

P0860 means there is an issue in the gear shift module communication circuit, likely due to a defective sensor or problematic electrical components.

B1933 OBD-II Trouble Code: Air Bag Passenger Circuit Open

B1933 means there is a circuit failure in the airbag deployment system on the passenger's side, mostly likely due to an incomplete circuit.

Car burning a lot of oil

Hello. Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level sensor and an oil pressure sensor. The light will come one from either sensor. If the engine is making a rattling noise, then I would worry about problems such as: the...

Misfire on cylinder 1 causes spark too rich or lean fuel levels

Hello there, the P0301 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0301-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-1-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) Cylinder 1 misfire is a common code on your 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer. When a misfire code is seen it is telling us that the cylinder is not firing as it is supposed too. This means...

I’m doing 2010 Toyota Tundra timing Chain. I have rotated the motor a lot and can not get all the chains aligned on their timing marks am I missing something

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com