2010 Dodge Charger AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 20, 2019 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Charger AWD years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Charger AWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 162,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Dodge Charger AWD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~162,500 mi
Engine2 · ~97,000 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~100,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~125,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~165,000 mi
Structure1 · ~11,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~11,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~125,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System233%162,500——
Engine233%97,000——
Unknown or Other233%100,000——
Air Bags117%125,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)117%165,000——
Structure117%11,000——
Suspension117%11,000——
Vehicle Speed Control117%125,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 3 complaints
2014: 3201432017: 1201712019: 220192

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Dodge Charger AWD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Mar 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11190334

All the door locks constantly lock and unlock all the time and the trunk pops open while the car is in motion!!!

Electrical System · received Mar 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11190345

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…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11039837

Tl* 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…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 29, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10639786

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…

Engine · received Jul 16, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10611136

Other Dodge Charger AWD years

← 2009 Charger AWD

YearComplaintsRecalls
201060
2009 Charger AWD10
2008 Charger AWD150
2007 Charger AWD160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Charger AWD model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.