2010 Dodge Charger power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Dodge Charger — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Got rear ended day later hears a winding noise and engine light came on then Battery light came on. When driving next day all lights on dash board came on and car died. Thought was battery changed it then restarted car. Next day bring to get diagnosed and said altnator was testing bad so had that…”
filed Feb 24, 2023
“Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the shifter lever made an abnormal clicking sound when shifting gears, without warning. The contact linked the noise to a defective transmission shifter interlock lever. The vehicle had yet…”
filed Jan 28, 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, 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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 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, 2021
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 Charger | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Charger
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.