2010 Dodge Charger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Dodge Charger, 7% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 gasoline, however there was plenty of gasoline. I have avoided three collisions, the last two because I was able to restart the vehicle quickly, due to experience. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer ( redlands Dodge california) however they say the computer has no record and of the problem and they can't recreate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432272, filed 2011-10, 1,250 miles“While turning car stalls out. Happened twice in a three week time period. No check engine lights. Car restarted and drove fine. Happened once when coming to a stop and turn into a drive way making a left across oncoming traffic lane, was going about 45mph before slowing for turn. Luckily no on coming traffic. Second time happened when slowing from 35mph and making a right hand turn into my driveway. Car stalled and restarted, no check engine lights. Took car to dealership and they said couldn't read anything do to no check engine light. They reported it to Dodge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360389, filed 2010-10, 5,400 miles“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 plugs problems with fuel system prior to me buying car the total integrated power module was replaced please help horrible experience a nightmare.”
NHTSA complaint #10438179, filed 2011-12“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact was driving 15 MPH when he noticed a strong, overpowering odor of exhaust fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10356595, filed 2010-09, 40,000 miles“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 updated 3/30/12”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 37 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Charger
74 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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