2010 Dodge CHARGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
232 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
77,623 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 150 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 69 of 232 complaints (29.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 39 | 16.8% |
| Engine operation | 26 | 11.2% |
| Braking behavior | 16 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 14 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 2.2% |
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 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 59 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
Electrical System: 69; Air Bags: 59; Engine: 48; Power Train: 18; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Steering: 10; Unknown Or Other: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 28 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 20 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 20 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 40 |
| 150,000 and above | 18 |
Under 25,000: 28; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 20; 100,000 to 149,999: 40; 150,000 and above: 18
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 82 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2010: 19; 2011: 11; 2012: 8; 2013: 9; 2014: 15; 2015: 48; 2016: 31; 2017: 28; 2018: 18; 2019: 21; 2020: 5; 2021: 5; 2022: 6; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 39 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 26 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 16 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 10484714 · 2012-11-14 (November 14, 2012)
CAR SITTING PARKED ON 70F DAY FOR 4 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES BEFORE THAT AT 60-65MPH. I WENT TO OPEN THE CAR DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE TRUNK WAS UNLOCKING REPEATEDLY. OPENED THE CAR DOOR AND WATCHED SMOKE POUR OUT. ENTIRE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAD BURNED AND THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE CENTER ARMREST HAD MELTED. THE HEADLINER HAD BEEN BURNED ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE CAR AS WELL. THE DOORS AND TRUNK CONTINUED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK UNTIL WE HAD GOTTEN THE FIRE OUT AND FINALLY GOTTEN THE BATTERY DIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10484714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10496849 · 2013-02-08 (February 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE KEYS DISENGAGED FROM THE IGNITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354747 · 2010-09-09 (September 9, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE SITTING STILL WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING, HE WOULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AND EXHAUST FUMES EMITTING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354749 · 2010-09-09 (September 9, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL; HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, A STRONG ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED ON TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10304083 · 2010-02-02 (February 2, 2010)
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. THIS CAUSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO MOVE TOWARDS YOU WHILE DRIVING AND IN TURN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FASTER BECAUSE YOUR FOOT IS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE TOGGLE SWITCH TO MOVE THESE PEDALS FORWARD OR BACK AWAY FROM THE DRIVER NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED TO THE DASH OR INOPERABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE DRIVE POSITION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10304083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341033 · 2010-07-01 (July 1, 2010)
I RECENTLY RENTED A 2010 DODGE CHARGER WITH POWER SEATS. NONE OF THE ADJUSTING BUTTONS ARE MARKED. AT THE FRONT SIDE CORNER OF THE SEAT IS A TOGGLE BUTTON. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; I MOVED THIS BUTTON TO ADJUST THE SEAT WHICH I THOUGHT WAS LOGICAL. THIS BUTTON HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE POWER SEATS. THIS BUTTON WHEN ACTIVATED RAISES AND LOWERS THE GAS PEDAL POSITION AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. IT CAN BE ACTIVATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE RESULT OF THIS IS THAT THE ACCELERATION AND BRAKING CAN BE INCREASED OR DECREASED UNEXPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10376690 · 2011-01-14 (January 14, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE REPAIRS WAS ON A MASSIVE BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN APPROXIMATE DATE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RECALLED PART. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10376690 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10378492 · 2011-01-24 (January 24, 2011)
HAD MY FIRST PROBLEM WITH MY 2010 DODGE CHARGER R/T ~ 6K MILES ON THE CLOCK. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN ~ 5 DEGREE F TEMPS - THE CAR WAS FULLY WARMED UP AND IT WAS AROUND 9AM IN THE MORNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY DIED, WITH ALL THE ERROR INDICATORS COMING ON. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS POWER STEERING AND BRAKING WENT OUT. I STOPPED THE CAR, CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD FOR SOME SORT OF VISIBLE DAMAGE. SEEING NONE & CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL - I WENT TO RESTART AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OVER. DOUBLE CHECKED I WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10327940 · 2010-04-28 (April 28, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WHILE IT WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH PUSHED THAT VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER ONE. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FENDER WAS BEING REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,630.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,630 miles reported. Look up ODI 10327940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10413096 · 2011-07-15 (July 15, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER SRT-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK OIL WARNING INDICATOR. IN ORDER TO RESET THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK, POWER OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AS IT CONTINUED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,185 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10413096 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341489 · 2010-07-05 (July 5, 2010)
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK OF THIS VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK ACCEPTS ONLY A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE AT A TIME, APPROXIMATELY ONE-TENTH OF A GALLON AT A TIME. ALTHOUGH THE GAS TANK ON THE CAR IS FAR FROM FULL, THE PERSON FUELING THE TANK THEN CONTINUES TO SQUEEZE THE HANDLE ON THE GASOLINE SPIGOT, BUT THE TANK REJECTS THE GASOLINE AND THE GASOLINE SPILLS OUT ONTO THE CAR BODY, THE PERSON AND THE GROUND BENEATH THE VEHICLE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH A NUMBER OF 2010 DODGE CHARGERS RENTED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY OVER …
Owner-reported narrative. 986 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10426624 · 2011-09-21 (September 21, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD WHEN IDLING OR BRAKING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER A TWO WEEK TIME FRAME. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE HEADS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,680. UPDATED 10/18/11*LJ UPDATED 3/30/12 *C
Owner-reported narrative. 26,680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10426624 at NHTSA ↗