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2010 Dodge Charger AWD problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Charger AWD model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
88/100
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
21
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2010 Dodge Charger AWD problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD 21

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2010 Dodge Charger AWD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · CA

All the door locks constantly lock and unlock all the time and the trunk pops open while the car is in motion!!!

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 165,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway when all of the sudden a bunch of warning lights started flashing on the dashboard so a pulled off the freeway and the motor died and would not start again.. I bought a brand new battery and put that in then the alternator started smocking and burned out so I bought a new one and put that in. I made it across town all light started flickering again and car shut off while driving. I replaced the alternator again and the same thing happened again! I don't know what to do now the car is dead!

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · 40,000 miles · CA

My 2010 dodge charger was under recall for timing chain and chain guide tensioner. We took it to a licensed garage that's been in business for many years. They said they ordered the biggest timing chain. It lasted 6 months. We were 7 hours from home on our wedding anniversary vacation. When the chain broke we were driving so there was extensive damage to the engine. The garage said we needed a new engine. It's been in the shop for over a month because they cannot find an engine that works to their satisfaction. So, my car is only 7 yrs old and now I don't trust it. Why was there a recall in the first place? Is the 3rd timing chain going to brake also? I wonder what's really wrong with this car. Bad engineering?? I would love an investigation to be done if possible.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Engine · 29,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 11,000 miles · NY

My experience is remarkably similar to the federal safety agency 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.

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Questions about the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD

Is the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD, fewer than a typical Charger AWD model year.

What is the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD year score?

The 2010 Dodge Charger AWD scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge Charger AWD: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Charger AWD have?

No recalls on record.

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