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2010 Dodge Charger: check engine light

17 of the 232 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger describe check engine light.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
77,245
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · LA

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 replaced but Battery light stayed on. Took to collision center dodge and they said pcm was bad so had that replaced. The mechanic stated common problem when altnator dies it burns up the pm module. So I had to wait 2 months for it to get replaced and now changed still the check engine lights and battery light is on.

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Engine · GA

No-start after 10 yrs of driving service the engine light comes on from No-start.

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Engine · 113,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the timing chain fractured. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the parts to perform the repair was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the vehicle was started and the accelerator pedal was depressed, an abnormal winding noise was heard and the battery warning indicator illuminated. Also, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Engine · 179,867 miles · LA

Takata recall I own a 2010 dodge charger 2.7 indicator light comes on flashing .. I took it to a mechanic he ran diagnostic test cylinder 2 comes back at 35psi he say he researched this motor an chrysler had recalls on that motor for that reason ..I just paid her off have full coverage ..wit 180k miles on her on fixed income .. Ive been looking an pricing heads for her ..need to know if there is a recall on this problem..first intal start car shakes badly engine light flashes .. Turn car off them restart her again does this 3xs then finally she will run loss of power while driving ..smell of gas when she's fired up.. Misfire constantly on cylinder 2 changed plugs new coil boots I keep up wit tuneups ..

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 164,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to crank on several occasions and the battery was drained. The battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Engine · WI

I brought a vehicle with a rolled back odometorand the check engine light was caulked over so you could not see it was on.after I brought the car from an individual it failed emission testing. My mechanic discovered the check engine light was cualked. I decided to look up the VIN online and saw the car was sold at auction on 9/25/17 on the odometor read 199955. Link to auction site : https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?_esso_=hm7071bnh740sb0zmzoni9k%2bivax0ixltxkgghbln%2b4a14nm%2fcksbgtufr0znm%2fnpjzzjkhkvybci3a%2fktfjtg%3d%3d&auc=1945439 private seller I brought car from listed mileage as 99,000. It was also on title as 99,000. The car lost 100,000 on the odometor in 2 weeks. Title showing 99,000 is atached.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · OR

My car had a check engine light so I went to an official dodge dealer to fix. They claimed it was a faulty valve in my fuel system and charged me $470 to fix. Since fixed, I filled up my gas tank and now whenever I enter my car, it smells of raw fuel. After driving for about 10 minutes, the smell goes away, but I have found many different people are complaining about it. I took it back to the dealer and they could not determine the reason it was smelling like gasoline..I did not track fuel into my car and was not storing fuel in my trunk. The car did not smell like fuel before the initial repair.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Engine · 77,245 miles · TX

Vehicle had a horrible start up sound. The engine constantly knocked and I told the shop they waited until I had to get it towed there. The engine went out and my warranty paid for it but they still chargered me for things I asked them about like the termistat and the cooling fan.... The mechanic said they was not working but my car had not check engine light and went out on the interstate

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 46,300 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The steering wheel also became difficult to turn. After the vehicle stalled, the check engine and the battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a jump start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,300.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · PA

Takata recall. Bad noise coming front under the front of the car when go over a small bump sounds like somethings going to break. Engine light tire pressure light and traction control like won't go off. Took it to multiple shops and I get a different story every time.. Traction control like came on one day and I can't go over 60mph without the car shuddering violently and losing a little bit of power.

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Questions about the 2010 Dodge Charger check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 2010 Dodge Charger?

17 of 232 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger (7%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Dodge Charger?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2010 Dodge Charger

Stalling 24Fuel smell 12Won't start 10No deployment 8Knocking 6Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5

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