Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2010 Dodge Charger — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2017 to Dec 2015
The most reported issue is air bags problems (53 complaints). 14 complaints involved crashes. 9 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (6)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V018000
Component: AIR 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 the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR 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, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V352000
Component: AIR 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, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V313000
Component: AIR 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, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V200000
Component: 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.
Risk: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V420000
Component: 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.
Risk: WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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 1-800-835-1403.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 237)
Engine →5 issues
Your engine may seize up (stop running completely) during normal use. Based on reports, this appears to be a widespread issue affecting many 2010 Dodge Chargers. The engine will need professional inspection to determine if it can be repaired or requires replacement.
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Your engine is making a tapping noise, which is typically caused by worn lifters. Lifters are small components in your engine that help operate the valves, and when they wear out, they can create an audible tapping sound from the engine. This issue should be inspected and repaired soon to prevent further engine damage. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the worn lifters and possibly the pushrods.
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Your car won't start and the engine warning light is on. This happened after 10 years of normal driving. The repair will likely involve diagnosing what's preventing the engine from starting—possibly a faulty starter, dead battery, fuel pump issue, or engine sensor problem.
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Your timing chain fractured while driving at around 113,000 miles, causing your check engine light to come on. The dealer couldn't complete the repair because the necessary parts weren't available at the time. This is a serious engine component failure that requires replacement.
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You're hearing a tapping noise coming from under the hood, even though you regularly get your oil changed at the dealership. You were concerned the engine might be about to fail, but you discovered online that this could be the "Hemi tick" — a known issue with this engine. Diagnosing the source of the noise and addressing any underlying engine timing or valve issues may be needed.
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Electrical System →5 issues
Your ignition switch won't turn to the off position, leaving you unable to shut down the engine normally. You have to disconnect the battery from the trunk to stop the vehicle. You've found evidence that many 2010 Chargers built in February have this same issue, and there's a recall notice for vehicles built between January and March, but your VIN isn't showing the recall in the system. The fix will likely involve replacing the ignition switch assembly.
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Your car sometimes fails to start without any warning lights coming on, though it will occasionally start. An independent mechanic couldn't determine the cause, and Dodge confirmed your vehicle isn't covered by the related recall. The issue likely involves the starting or electrical charging system and may require a full diagnostic to identify whether it's the starter motor, battery, or alternator.
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Your car's ignition switch allows the key to fall out or be removed even when the engine is running or the transmission isn't in park. This is a safety concern because the engine could shut off while driving, and the steering wheel could lock up unexpectedly. The ignition switch mechanism likely needs to be repaired or replaced to restore proper function.
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Your 2010 Dodge Charger has a recalled Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) component. This is a known issue that Dodge has identified and issued a recall for. You should contact your Dodge dealer to have this component inspected and replaced under the recall at no cost to you.
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Your car has experienced electrical power failures throughout the summer and fall, including random voltage drops and warning lights that reduced engine power while driving on the highway. In some cases, the engine shut off completely while idling. The problem came to a head in late November 2020 when the electrical warning light came on at a stoplight and your engine died and wouldn't restart. The dealership says your alternator and battery need replacement, and you're seeking coverage under a safety recall.
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Air Bags →2 issues
Your airbags may deploy and scatter shrapnel due to humidity exposure, which is a known recall issue. You've been waiting months for the dealership to schedule the repair, but they haven't called you back despite multiple attempts to contact them. Given your medical condition and blood thinner medication, this poses a serious health risk if you're injured. The recall repair will likely involve replacing the airbag inflator assembly.
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Your 2010 Dodge Charger is subject to two airbag recall campaigns, but the necessary parts aren't available yet to perform the repairs. You've been waiting longer than reasonable for the manufacturer to make these parts available, and both the dealer and the recall center have confirmed the parts are still not in stock. While you haven't experienced an airbag failure, the repair will likely involve replacing or reprogramming airbag control modules or sensors.
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Electrical System,engine →1 issue
Your car's engine shuts off while you're driving, and the key feels loose in the ignition. This has happened multiple times on the highway, making it dangerous because you lose power steering and braking. The problem likely involves the ignition switch or electrical connection that keeps the engine running.
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Engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
While driving on the highway and then into town, you smelled gasoline and saw smoke coming from under the hood. When you stopped and opened the hood, you discovered flames coming from the engine area. Your dashboard showed no warning lights before this happened, and only your alertness in noticing the smell and smoke prevented a dangerous situation. This requires diagnosis of the fuel system and engine components for leaks, damaged fuel lines, or electrical shorts that could cause ignition.
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Electrical System,firerelated →1 issue
The electrical system in your vehicle has a fire-related concern. Review the attached document for specific details about the issue and any symptoms you may be experiencing.
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Power Train,electrical System,engine →1 issue
After your car was rear-ended, you heard a whining noise and the check engine light came on, followed by the battery light. The next day, all dashboard lights came on and the car died. You replaced the battery, but the battery light stayed on even after replacing the alternator. A mechanic found that the PCM (engine control module) was damaged—apparently a common issue when the alternator fails—and had it replaced. However, both the check engine light and battery light remain on even after all repairs. The fix will likely require diagnosing why the warning lights persist after alternator and PCM replacement, possibly involving additional electrical system testing or further PCM reprogramming.
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Air Bags,engine →1 issue
Your 2010 Dodge Charger R/T has two open recalls — one for the passenger airbag and one for the engine timing chain — that your dealer hasn't started addressing after 16 days. The dealership says they're waiting on parts, but you haven't received updates on when the work will be completed. Both of these issues are safety-related and should be repaired as soon as parts arrive and the dealer can schedule the work.
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Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your fuel gauge isn't reading correctly, and when you're filling up at the pump, gasoline sometimes spits back out at you even though your tank isn't full. This suggests a problem with either the fuel level sensor or the filler neck vent system. The issue will likely require inspection and replacement of the fuel gauge sender unit or fuel filler neck components.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8 has a WIN (Wireless Ignition Node) module that's experiencing the same problems reported on regular 2010 Chargers, but your vehicle isn't included in the recall. You're wondering why your SRT8 model was excluded from the recall when it has the same defect.
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Power Train,service Brakes →1 issue
When you press the brake pedal and shift gears, you hear an abnormal clicking sound from the shifter lever. You believe this is caused by a faulty transmission shifter interlock lever. While the vehicle hasn't failed yet, if left unrepaired, the shifter interlock lever could eventually stop working properly. Fixing this will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the shifter interlock lever mechanism.
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