NHTSA data · free2010 Dodge ChargerProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)
Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2010 Dodge Charger, ranked by the component that failed most.
Complaints on file
238
Recalls issued
6
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
9
What breaks most
- Electrical System76 complaints · 31.9%
- Air Bags60 complaints · 25.2%
- Engine50 complaints · 21%
- Power Train19 complaints · 8%
- Engine And Engine Cooling16 complaints · 6.7%
Recalls on this model year
- Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause t
Campaign 19V018000 · reported 15/01/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
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, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,
Campaign 18V021000 · reported 09/01/2018 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2
Campaign 16V352000 · reported 24/05/2016 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
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 SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2
Campaign 15V313000 · reported 27/05/2015 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Electrical System › Ignition › Module
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 IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Campaign 10V200000 · reported 11/05/2010 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
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.
Campaign 09V420000 · reported 29/10/2009 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
What owners report
Electrical System
- Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 DODGE Charger. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,
- While I am driving the vehicle it shuts off and the key seems to be loose. It has shut off multiple times while operating driving down the highway making it unsafe to get to the side of the road
- See attached document for complaint.
Air Bags
- The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not y
- Hi I have been trying to get my recalls fixed but everytime I call the dealership they take my information but they never call me back, it has been many months waiting and It says that my airbag can d
- THERE'S A OPEN RECALL FOR MY 2010 DODGE CHARGER R/T & I TOOK IT TO CUETER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM. THEY HAD IT FOR 8 DAYS & HAD NOT TOUCHED THE CAR SINCE I DROPPED IT OFF. THEY SAID THEY WERE WAITING
Engine
- While I am driving the vehicle it shuts off and the key seems to be loose. It has shut off multiple times while operating driving down the highway making it unsafe to get to the side of the road
- Lifter taping
- 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.
Power Train
- Got rear ended day later hears a winding noise and engine light came on then Battery light came on. When driving next day all lights on dash board came on and car died. Thought was battery changed i
- TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SHIFTER LEVER MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, WITHOUT WARNING. TH
- TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO
Engine And Engine Cooling
- 2010 DODGE CHARGER HAD REPAIRS DONE AT DARCARS OF NEW CARROLLTON AND PRECISION ENGINE MACHINE COMPANY FROM 12/05/2011 TO 01/03/2012 AND NOW 01/11/2012 TO PRESENT. *TR
- PURCHASED CAR 4 MONTHS AGO HEARD NOISE FROM DAY ONE DEALERSHIP COULD FIND PROBLEM REFERRED TO DODGE HAD CYLINDER HEAD REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO NOW CAR IS ACTING AGAIN NOW SUPPOSEDLY I NEED NEW SPARK PLUG
- THIS DECEMBER 2011, I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS. IT HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC THREE TIMES WHILE TURNING TO THE LEFT AND ONCE WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OUT OF G
Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.
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