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2010 Dodge Charger Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
232Complaints
6Recalls
14Crashes
9Fires
6Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (29.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System69 · 29.7%RecalledRecall 10V200000
Air Bags59 · 25.4%RecalledRecall 19V018000 · Recall 18V021000 · Recall 16V352000 · Recall 15V313000
Engine48 · 20.7%No official action
Power Train18 · 7.8%No official action
Steering10 · 4.3%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System10 · 4.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS59 · 25.4%
ENGINE48 · 20.7%
POWER TRAIN18 · 7.8%
STEERING10 · 4.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 · 4.3%
Unspecified / other10 · 4.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8 · 3.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8 · 3.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 232 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V018000 · 2019 · reported 01/15/2019

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V021000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition:module

NHTSA campaign 10V200000 · 2010 · reported 05/11/2010

THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 09V420000 · 2009 · reported 10/29/2009

WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF BUT THE ACCYS STAY ON I CAN'T REMOVE THE KEY”NHTSA complaint 10924926 — filed 11/08/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10917861 — filed 10/21/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 10875818 — filed 06/22/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 69 of 232 NHTSA complaints (29.7%), followed by air bags (59), engine (48), power train (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Charger have?

232 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2010 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V018000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Dodge Charger's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.