2010 Dodge Challenger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Challenger. The most-reported areas: Engine (75), Air Bags (75), Electrical System (68).
Key takeaways
- 299 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 75 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 23% |
| Power Train | 36 | 12% |
| Steering | 33 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dodge Challenger 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-11
ABS control module failure resulting in no ABS brakes , traction control or ESP
Engine - filed 2025-02-23
Was driving and a tick was present then over heated sat on side of road until cooled down added coolant drove home . The next day car was drivable. Drove to school and car was sounding funny so took it to a repair shop and they told me the particular engine in the vehicle has a fuel efficient component where it shuts d...
Air Bags,electrical System - filed 2024-10-29
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.