2010 Dodge Charger
Common Problems
Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Air bag deployment failure during crash
20complaintsHigh severityElectricalAir bags fail to deploy during a crash, putting occupants at risk of injury or death.
Related recall: 10V200000
- 2
Key stuck in ignition
20complaintsLow severityElectricalThe key gets stuck in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from being turned off or started.
Related recall: 10V200000
- 3
Stalling and engine failure at high speed
20complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and fails at high speeds, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine stall at idle due to electrical system failure
10complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe engine stalls at idle due to an electrical system failure, such as a malfunctioning ignition switch or wiring issue.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 10V200000
- 5
Air bag recall repair delays
6complaintsLow severityOtherParts for air bag recall repairs were not available within a reasonable timeframe.
- 6
Engine stall at idle due to misfiring cylinders
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls intermittently while idling due to misfiring cylinders.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Exhaust fumes inside the cabin
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemExhaust fumes accumulate inside the cabin, causing discomfort and potential health issues.
- 8
Engine failure due to seized engine
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes up, causing the vehicle to fail to start or operate.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine failure due to timing chain fracture
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe timing chain fractures, leading to engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine stall during driving due to fuel pump failure
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump in the vehicle fails, causing the engine to stall during driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Fire in the vehicle
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle catches fire, causing significant damage and potential injury.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.