2010 Dodge Charger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 21%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,918miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge Charger, 21% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,918 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There's a open recall for my 2010 Dodge Charger r/t & I took it to cueter chrysler Dodge jeep ram. They had it for 8 days & had not touched the car since I dropped it off. They said they were waiting on parts now it's been 16 days & have not gotten any word back. What am I supposed to do. The recalls are for the passenger airbag & the engine timing chain which is very serious in my opinion but must not be to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11416112, filed 2021-05, 100,000 miles“Wife was driving Charger when the gauges, radio, AC went hay wire and a few seconds later the car just died in heavy traffic and would not start back. Had car was towed and very costly as she was far from home. From what I could find online it sounded like the battery or alternator, removed both and had them tested and both are in good working order. Charged battery up and car started right up so we test from it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104909, filed 2018-06, 142,000 miles“Vehicle had a horrible start up sound. The engine constantly knocked and I told the shop they waited until I had to get it towed there. The engine went out and my warranty paid for it but they still chargered me for things I asked them about like the termistat and the cooling fan.... The mechanic said they was not working but my car had not check engine light and went out on the interstate”
NHTSA complaint #10852116, filed 2016-03, 77,245 miles“I was driving normally about 20 MPH and I made a sharp turn and the engine shut off the power steering shut down there was a chime and the oil light turned on. I put the car in park and was able to start it up again. I hear and read that is a constant problem among consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #10762723, filed 2015-09, 28,564 miles“I was driving at approximately 35mph when my car stalled. And then eventually turned off. Has not turned on since. No lights came on or warnings of any kind. Car only has 78k miles on it. Dodge is not willing to investigate why motor went out or replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #10914241, filed 2016-10, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055165Feb 1, 2014Dodge/chrysler: see document search button for owner letter. Due to an engine fractured timing chain guide, the timing chain in engine will break and would result in severe…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 10 | 8% |
| 2018 | 11 | 9% |
| 2017 | 18 | 14% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 24 | 18% |
| 2014 | 61 | 18% |
| 2013 | 50 | 14% |
| 2012 | 94 | 15% |
| 2011 | 77 | 11% |
| 2010 | 48 | 21% |
| 2009 | 32 | 18% |
| 2008 | 89 | 15% |
| 2007 | 82 | 15% |
| 2006 | 388 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Charger
74 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology