2010 Dodge Challenger power train problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Dodge Challenger — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Gen III hemi has an inherent design flaw in which the rollers making contact with the camshaft will fail, causing damage to the camshaft and causing the engine to misfire. This is due to the camshaft being moved away from the crankshaft as it causes oil starvation. After extensive research it…”
filed Oct 4, 2021
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tire sensor, battery, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as a powertrain control module failure, which caused the…”
filed Aug 26, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2022Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
Power Train problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 Challenger | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 Challenger | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 Challenger | 16 | 21% |
| 2015 Challenger | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 Challenger | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 Challenger | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 Challenger | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 Challenger | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 Challenger | 27 | 20% |
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.