2010 Dodge Charger
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.
- Complaints
- 232
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 232 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1,294 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 359 |
| 2014 | 343 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
32% · 74 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-05-08
Air bags
25% · 59 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2017-12-01
"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, 2017-11-27
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, 2012-05-14
Engine
21% · 48 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-06-24
Power train
8% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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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, 2012-07-24
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-25
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, 2010-02-02
Engine and engine cooling
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2009-11-09Wheels09V420000 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…
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2010-08-23Electrical system10V200000 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…
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.
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2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 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.
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2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.
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2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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.
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2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 48 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V420000 · Wheels
- Recall 10V200000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
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- 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 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Charger have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.