2010 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 238 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 14 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 6 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
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.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
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. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, moduleMay 11, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V200000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsOct 29, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V420000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
238 reports, newest first.
Engine, Oct 20, 2014
ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE IN APRIL 2013, I OBSERVED AND INQUIRED ABOUT A TICKING NOISE IN THE CAR'S ENGINE. THE SALESMAN STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OIL CHANGES, BUT THE TICKING STILL EXISTS. AFTER SPEAKING WITH A COUPLE OF MECHANICS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM MAY BE BAD LIFTERS. AS OF TODAY I CHECKED FOR POSSIBLE RECALLS ON THE CAR. NONE WERE LISTED. I AM REQUESTING THIS MATTER BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER AND A REMEDY BE PROVIDED BY THE CAR MAKER. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 1, 2014
AN OVERWHELMING SMELL OF GAS STARTING AROUND 9/6/14. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE STANDARD OIL CHANGE AND ADVISED THAT I SMELLED GAS. THEY INDICATED THAT WHEN CHANGING THE OIL THEY WOULD PERFORM A PRELIMINARY CHECK. AT THAT TIME THEY DIDN'T NOTICE ANY VISIBLE LEAKS AND SCHEDULED ME AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE CAR BACK IN ON 9/15/14 IF THE CAR STILL SMELLED OF GAS AND DID NOT GO AWAY. THE SMELL EVENTUALLY WENT AWAY, BUT START NOTICING ANYTIME THE CAR WAS FILLED UP WITH GAS THE SMELL WOULD RETURN ON 9/30/14 FILLED THE CAR UP WITH GAS AND BY THE TIME I MADE IT HOME IT WAS POURING GAS NEAR THE LEFT PASSENGER REAR. FURTHER OBSERVATION SHOWED THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. I HAVE SCHEDULED IN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT BACK TO HE DEALERSHIP WITH THE 1ST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT 10/8/14. I WAS ADVISED TO NOT DRIVE AS THE CAR CAN POSSIBLY IGNITE. IT IS NOW PARKED IN THE GARAGE. IT IS HOT. NOT SURE IF THE GARAGE SHOULD BE OPENED TO GIVE AIR OR IF OPENING THE GARAGE WILL ALLOW SUNLIGHT THAT MAY COULD CAUSE FUMES TO IGNITE. THE GARAGE SMELLS OF GAS AND THE FUMES ARE NOW IN MY HOME. DO WE KNOW OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE DODGE CHARGER AND GAS LINE LEAKS. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Sep 29, 2014
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 FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Electrical system, Sep 26, 2014
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *TR
Wheels, Aug 22, 2014
I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND TRIED TO REMOVE IT AND PUT THE SPARE ON BUT COULD NOT GET THE LUGS NUTS OFF BECAUSE THE TIRE WRENCH NO LONGER FIT THEM. I HAD TO GET CAR TRANSPORTED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP BY FLAT BED. WHEN WE GOT THERE THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON DODGE CHARGERS, CHALLENGERS, AND CHRYSLER 300'S. THE LUG NUT IS MANUFACTURED IN TWO PARTS, AND THE OUTER PART SWELLS MAKING THE LUG NUT DEFECTIVE. SO THEREFORE THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO PRY THEM OFF. WHEN THEY CHECKED THE OTHER LUG NUTS THEY WERE ALL BAD DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A PRODUCT OF DODGE AND THEREFORE THEIR FAULT AND WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THEY CHARGED ME OVER $350.00 TO REPLACE ALL OF THESE LUG NUTS. I FEEL THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE ME TO BE STRANDED SOMEWHERE IF I HAVE A FLAT TIRE, BECAUSE I CANNOT CHANGE IT MYSELF DUE TO THIS DEFECT. I AM THANKFUL THAT THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY OR ELSE I WOULD BE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITH NO WAY OF PUTTING THE SPARE ON. I FEEL I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THIS FAULTY DESIGN. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD A SHORT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,900.
Engine, Jul 16, 2014
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. REPLACED HEAD." JULY 2014, 44,000 MILES: AGAIN, THE CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH, THE MIL WENT ON, AND THE CODE WAS P0305. THE CAR IS BACK AT THE DEALER HAVING THE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jul 16, 2014
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 WARNING. NO IMPACT, ACCIDENT, POT HOLE. JUST SNAPPED AND THE EXHAUST ETC. DROPPED. I WAS THE ONLY DRIVER, SO I KNOW IT WAS TREATED WELL. DEALER STRIPPED UNDERCARRIAGE AND REPLACED REAR CRADLE ASSEMBLY. HERE'S WHAT THE SERVICE INVOICE SAID, "FOUND REAR ISOLATOR SNAPPED (NO IMPACT DAMAGE). HAD TO SECURE CRADLE BEFORE REMOVAL AND DRILL OUT BROKEN ISOLATORS. REPLACED REAR CRADLE ASSEMBLY AND SWAPPED OVER PARTS AS NEEDED." PARTS REPLACED INCLUDED "CROSSMEMBER / CRADLE / MODULE, SUSPENSION, REAR SUBFRAME, FRAME-REAR AXEL." SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THEY DIDN'T TELL ME THE COST OF THE REPAIR BUT THE PART ALONE WAS $2,900. DEALER AND DODGE REPS ALL SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A FAILURE. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE TRAFFIC THAT MORNING ON MY USUAL ROUTE CAUSED ME TO RESORT TO SIDE STREETS. I AM ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IF I WAS IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING 60 MPH, I WOULD NOT BE HERE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT DUE TO THE SUDDEN AND ABRUPT MECHANICAL FAILURE. CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT BUY BACK/REPLACEMENT. NO COOPERATION. SINCE THEN, THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. TWICE. I WILL FILE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT. *TR
Engine, Jul 6, 2014
A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT 3.5L ... I DEVELOPED VIBRATION/SHAKING DURING IDLE UNTIL ABOUT 900 RPM'S. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND CYLINDER 1 WAS MISFIRING. CYLINDER HEAD, GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE REPLACED. THEN WENT THE EGR VALVE, THAT WAS THEN REPLACED. THE SHAKING IS STILL CURRENT AND I AM ABLE TO NOT GET ANY ANSWERS. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL THAT IS NOT BEING ANNOUNCED. I HAVE READ MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SHAKE ISSUE ON THEIR SAME MODEL AND YEAR AS WELL. *JS
Steering, Jul 1, 2014
FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THIS CAR, IT FEELS LIKE THE FRONT END IS GOING TO COME OUT FROM UNDERNEATH IT. AT 65 MPH ITS SHAKES VOILENTLY. REPLACED BOTH OUTER TIE RODS. REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES DUE TO UNEAVEN WEAR. GOING BACK TO THE SHOP THIS WEEK TO SEE WHATS NEXT TO FIX. FOR THE LONGEST TIME, I THOUGHT THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A TOTALLED CAR. BUT AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUGHT THE 2010 DODGE CHARGERS, LOOKS LIKE DODGE PUT OUT A PIECE OF CRAP CAR FOR THAT YEAR. I WOULD NOT SUGGEST ANYONE BUYING ONE OF THESE, UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MONEY TO FEED THE SHOP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CALIPER BOLT DETACHED. THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT
Electrical system, Jun 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, SHE DEPRESSED THE TRUNK BUTTON AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE THE DOOR CLOSED, THE HORN HONKED AND THE DOORS LOCKED. THE CONTACT VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 3, 2014
DODGE DEALERSHIP TOLD US OVER 600 FUEL PUMPS FOR THE 2010 CHARGER WERE BACK ORDERED AND THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FOR MINE. 600 BACK ORDERED FUEL PUMPS SOUNDS LIKE A COMMON ENOUGH ISSUE THAT MAY POTENTIALLY NEED TO BE A RECALL. MY 2010 CHARGER WILL NOT START UNLESS THIS FUEL PUMP IS REPLACED. *TR
Electrical system, May 5, 2014
CAR WOULDN'T CRANK SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE WIN MODULE. *TR
Electrical system, May 5, 2014
CAR WOULDN'T CRANK. *TR
Engine, Mar 20, 2014
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN ONE YEAR - THE NO. 2 CYLINDER HAS BROKE. THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT TELL ME WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. BUT THEY DID TELL ME THAT ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REBUILT - NO NEW PARTS. THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS. ALSO, IF THE PART GOES BAD AND RETURNED TO CHRYSLER/DODGE - THEY WILL NOT MAKE IT KNOWN WHAT THE PROBLEM IS TO THE DEALERSHIP OR TO THE CONSUMER.. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINES IN THE 2010 DODGE CHARGERS. THEY ARE DECEIVING US. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Nov 22, 2013
IN 2011 I PURCHASED THIS 2010 DODGE CHARGER FROM A DEALER LOCATED IN PARAMUS NJ. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP, I BEGAN TO NOTICE A SLIGHT PULL OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. I HAD TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT LEFT PRESSURE ON THE WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRAVELING STRAIGHT. I THEN NOTICED THAT WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BREAK AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. I ALSO NOTICED A NOISY THAT WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA AS IF THERE WAS A PART THAT WAS RUBBING AND WOULD FALL OFF. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ADVISED THEM OF THE ISSUE. THEY DID SET AN APPOINTMENT UP FOR ME TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SUSPENSION AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE AND RETURNED IT TO MY GARAGING AREA. LATER ON IN THE MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE SAME ISSUE WAS OCCURRING ONCE AGAIN AND I THEN DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO CALL THE DEALER AGAIN. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND LOOKED AT THE CAR AGAIN. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER I BEGAN NOTICING THE ISSUE ONCE AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME TO FIND THAT THERE WAS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE NOISE SOUNDED AS A WINDSHIELD WIPER AGAINST A DRY GLASS. I DECIDED THAT I WOULD TAKE THE CAR TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS AND THAT THEY WERE A KNOWN PROBLEM. HE STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AND THAT THEY BOTH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. I HAD THE TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER OF 2012 WE ARE NOW IN 2013 AND I AM ONCE AGAIN BEING TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. I AM CONSTANTLY FORCED TO MAINTAIN LEFT PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF. A FUSE HAD TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO POWER OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. *TR
Steering, Jun 25, 2013
I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND ALREADY HAVE REPLACED BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS. WHEN IS IT CONSIDERED A LEMON? *TR
Visibility, Structure, May 28, 2013
MY DODGE CHARGER R/T HAS HAD REPEATED SUNROOF LEAKS, THE HEADLINER LOOKS AWFUL AND THE SUNROOF WAS REPLACED A MONTH AGO AND I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS, BUT NOW ITS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I'M TIRED OF PAYING MONTHLY FOR A VEHICLE TO BE PUT IN THE SHOP FOR A WEEK AT A TIME TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS STILL A PROBLEM. I WANT DODGE TO BUY THIS VEHICLE BACK AND THEY CAN MAKE THE PAYMENTS. *TR
Air bags, May 5, 2013, crash
SITTING STOPPED BEHIND A CAR THAT WAS PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT. I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER CAR AND WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME . MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Engine, Apr 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR THE SAME FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,951 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Apr 11, 2013
WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 DODGE CHARGER R/T I WAS STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ACCELERATED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER I STARTED ACCELERATING A NOISE AND CLUNKING FEEL HAPPENED. I MAINTAINED A VERY SLOW SPEED BECAUSE OF NOT KNOWING WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO THE FIRST PARKING LOT I COULD EASILY ACCESS. AGAIN NOT KNOWING WHAT THE ISSUE WAS BUT KNOWING THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENT PHYSICAL APPEARANCE TO THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE AND ALSO HOW IT DROVE WHILE FINDING A PARKING LOCATION I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC. ONCE ON THE LIFT WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THEMSELVES. BEING THAT I WAS GOING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED THE SITUATION WAS KEPT UNDER CONTROL, BUT HAD I BEEN GOING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED AS I OFTEN DO ON MY DAILY COMMUTE I AM UNSURE IF THIS WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT TO BE AS CONTROLLED AS IT WAS. THE IMPRESSION MY MECHANIC GAVE WAS THAT THIS WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A PART THAT SHOULD NOT FAIL AT THIS POINT OF A VEHICLES LIFE. AFTER THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE VEHICLE I DID HAVE IT TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO DO THEIR ASSESSMENT. I HAVE ALSO CONTACT CHRYSLER MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN LITTLE TO NO INFORMATION ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE OTHER THAN THAT THE ENGINEERS ARE LOOKING AT IT. I DID DO SOME RESEARCH AND WAS ABLE TO FIND THAT OTHER OWNERS OF THE DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER AND CHRYSLER 300 HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES. MOST OF WHICH WERE SITUATIONS WHERE OWNERS REPLACED THE BUSHINGS WITH STRONGER AFTERMARKET PARTS PRIOR TO FAILURE BUT IT DOES SEEM TO BE A MORE COMMON CONCERN AMONG OWNERS. I KNOW THAT I AM JUST ONE PERSON REPORTING AN ISSUE BUT MY MAIN CONCERN CURRENTLY IS THAT AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED I DO NOT KNOW IF THE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN AS CONTROLLED, AND THAT IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME AS I DO HAVE A FAMILY WITH SMALL CHILDREN. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE KEYS DISENGAGED FROM THE IGNITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V200000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Jan 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTED SEVERAL DAYS AFTER PURCHASING FROM DEALER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE PROBLEM WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK AND NO NOISE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER SAME NOISE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER BECAUSE ALONG WITH THE NOISE THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WAS WORN IRREGULARLY. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR ISSUE. GOODYEAR INSPECTED VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE TIRES AND ALIGNMENT WAS SEVERLY OFF. I WAS ADVISED BY GOODYEAR THAT VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE OK BUT IS KNOWN TO HAVE SUSPENSION ISSUE. RECENTLY I TOOK VEHICLE FOR TIRE ROTATION AND WAS ADVISED THAT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS ARE LOOSE AND REQUIRED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. THIS EXPLAINED MY INABILITY TO STEER EFFECTIVELY AND KNOCKING NOISE WHICH RETURNS. *TR