2010 Dodge Challenger Reliability
The 2010 Dodge Challenger has 299 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and air bags. Compared with other Challenger model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Challenger's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
299
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
10
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2010 Dodge Challenger complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 model year, filed between 2010 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 25% |
| Air bags | 75 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 68 | 23% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 36 | 12% |
| Steering | 33 | 11% |
| Engine & cooling | 31 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 30 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 7% |
2010 Dodge Challenger recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2010 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V420000 | Oct 29, 2009 | Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 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. |
| 10V200000 | May 11, 2010 | Electrical system — ignition / module | 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… |
| 10V475000 | Oct 7, 2010 | Steering — electric power assist system | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and Dodge Challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 Dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a… |
| 15V444000 | Jul 10, 2015 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 18V021000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2010 compares with nearby Challenger years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Challenger analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | Electrical system | Too few reports |
| 2009 | 133 | 7 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2010 (this page) | 299 | 7 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2011 | 193 | 6 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2012 | 253 | 6 | Electrical system | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2010 Dodge Challenger
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2010 Dodge Challenger reliability FAQ
Is the 2010 Dodge Challenger reliable?
The 2010 Dodge Challenger has 299 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and air bags. Compared with other Challenger model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Challenger's typical year.
What are the most common 2010 Dodge Challenger problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger are engine (75), air bags (75), electrical system (68), powertrain / transmission (36). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, including 09V420000 (wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs) and 10V200000 (electrical system — ignition / module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2010 Dodge Challenger compare with the 2009 and 2011 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2009 has 133 complaints and 7 recalls (caution); the 2011 has 193 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid). The 2010 has 299 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2010 Dodge Challenger?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2010 Challenger, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.