2010 Dodge Charger Awd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (21)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:filter/Screen 2022-03-30 · 9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil filter if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. recommended brands: wix, purolator, and napagold
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-03-20 · Engine · 165,000 mi“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…”
2019-03-20 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi“all the door locks constantly lock and unlock all the time and the trunk pops open while the car is in motion!!!…”
2017-10-25 · Unknown Or Other · 40,000 mi“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 da…”
2014-09-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 125,000 mi“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 repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the f…”
2014-07-16 · Engine · 29,000 mi“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. r…”
2014-07-16 · Suspension · 11,000 mi“my experience is remarkably similar to the nhtsa complaint of 4/4/13. the rear isolators [bushings] snapped and the rear cradle assembly was replaced at 11,000 miles. i was traveling at a slow speed and completely lost power but was able to pull over to a parking lot. car was not drivable and was flat-bedded to dealer. rear isolator snapped without…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.