2010 Dodge CHARGER AWD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
82,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Suspension: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2014: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11039837 · 2017-10-25 (October 25, 2017)
MY 2010 DODGE CHARGER WAS UNDER RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN GUIDE TENSIONER. WE TOOK IT TO A LICENSED GARAGE THAT'S BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR MANY YEARS. THEY SAID THEY ORDERED THE BIGGEST TIMING CHAIN. IT LASTED 6 MONTHS. WE WERE 7 HOURS FROM HOME ON OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY VACATION. WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE WE WERE DRIVING SO THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE GARAGE SAID WE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIND AN ENGINE THAT WORKS TO THEIR SATISFACTION. SO, MY CAR IS ONLY 7 YRS OLD AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11039837 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190334 · 2019-03-20 (March 20, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN A BUNCH OF WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD SO A PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND THE MOTOR DIED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN.. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW BATTERY AND PUT THAT IN THEN THE ALTERNATOR STARTED SMOCKING AND BURNED OUT SO I BOUGHT A NEW ONE AND PUT THAT IN. I MADE IT ACROSS TOWN ALL LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING AGAIN AND CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW THE CAR IS DEAD!
Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190334 at NHTSA ↗