MYRModel Year Report

2010 Dodge Charger

● Typical for this model
2010 Dodge Charger
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 2001: 3 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1293 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2007 2008: 609 complaints 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2010 2011: 692 complaints 2011 2012: 648 complaints 2013: 358 complaints 2014: 342 complaints 2015: 135 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 118 complaints 2019 2020: 57 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 11 complaints 2023: 25 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2010: 232 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061293
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011692
2012648
2013358
2014342
2015135
2016182
2017125
2018122
2019118
202057
202132
202211
202325
20249
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 69 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240508

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TAKATA RECALL: MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN A CAR CRASH AND SUFFERED FROM TBI. HE WAS UNPLUGGED FROM LIFE SUPPORT 8 HOURS LATER. NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO HELP HIM. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAUSED TBI.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171201

"TAKATA RECALL"ABOUT APRIL 2014 MY CAR STEERING WHEEL FELT TIGHT SO I PULLED ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE IN THE PARKING LOT CHECK THE ENGINE , OIL POWER STEERING ,EVERYTHING WAS FULL WELL THE NEXT WEEK MY CAR WAS IN A ACCIDENT MY CAR HAD JERKED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A CRASH AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The engine seizes up if you look at 2010 dodge chargers almost every one that has a problem is the engine seized up on them.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240624

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE SO HE EXITED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120724

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111125

POWER ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT SYSTEM HAS A TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT THAT IS EASILY CAUGHT BY A JACKET OR A COAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100202

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091109 — wheels

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835

Campaign 09V420000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100823 — electrical system

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 10V200000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180228 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

Campaign 18V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V420000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V200000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V021000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Dodge Charger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Dodge Charger is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Charger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.