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Dodge Charger AWDModel year report

2010 Dodge Charger AWD Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl AWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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!”

NHTSA complaint #11190334, filed 2019-03, 165,000 miles

Engine: “The cylinder head on my car failed at 29,000 miles and was replaced under warranty. Last week, it happened again. February 2013, 29,000 miles: the car was running a little rough, then the malfunction indicator light (mil) came on. The code was p0305 or cylinder misfire detected - cylinder number 5. Per the service invoice, cylinder head failed. Replaced head. July 2014, 44,000 miles: again, the car was running rough, the mil went on, and the code was p0305. The car is back at the dealer having the cylinder head replaced again. Also under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10611136, filed 2014-07, 29,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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 and now I don't trust it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11039837, filed 2017-10, 40,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2010 Dodge charger. The contact stated the vehicle began to accelerate and crashed into a utility pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10639786, filed 2014-09, 125,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 160,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014320172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Dodge Charger AWD version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Charger AWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172319$3,550
Charger AWD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic162318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Charger AWD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010682,5000—19—Not enough data
200815101,0000—18—Stable
20071697,5000—18—Stable

All Dodge Charger AWD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD (Charger AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,500 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 160,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.