2010 Dodge Challenger engine problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Dodge Challenger — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 23, 2025
“I need to address a serious issue regarding the car I purchased in 2020 from a private vendor. Upon taking the car to Crown Dodge Dealership in Ventura County for repair, I had to pay roughly $700 out of pocket for the service and rented a car from Hertz for the days I was without my car. However…”
filed Jun 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022
Engine problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 Challenger | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 Challenger | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 Challenger | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2014 Challenger | 36 | 25% |
| 2013 Challenger | 27 | 15% |
| 2012 Challenger | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 Challenger | 23 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.