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2010 Dodge Charger: won't start

10 of the 232 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger describe won't start.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
50,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

What owners say

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Engine · GA

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

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MI

I need assistance in having fca (fiat chrysler automotive) important safety recall p60/the federal safety agency 14v‑634 alternator honored (vanished according to fca) to cover the cost of replacing my alternator and battery in my 2010/2011 dodge charger (manufactured in late 2010) which according to the dealership, are now in need of replacement. I have experienced variable electrical/power failures with my vehicle over the course of the summer/fall months of 2020 from reduced and random, temporary power failures, electrical system voltage drops, and lightning bolt sensors coming on which instantly reduced the acceleration of the vehicle on the highway and on occasion even LED to complete power failure, shutting off the engine when idling at a stop. This issue came to a head around the end of november 2020 when my vehicle electrical sensor came on randomly while at a stop light and the engine died and made no sound; it would not start.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Engine · 127,000 miles · VA

Engine cut off while driving and would not start again. Carried to certified dealership, engine locked up and there was found metal shavings in oil. Had to replace engine.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 142,000 miles · OH

Wife was driving charger when the gauges, radio, AC went hay wire and a few seconds later the car just died in heavy traffic and would not start back. Had car was towed and very costly as she was far from home. From what I could find online it sounded like the battery or alternator, removed both and had them tested and both are in good working order. Charged battery up and car started right up so we test from it. While driving it only a few miles we noticed that there is a strange new whining noise coming from under there hood, esp/ tration control lights came on and car died again charged battery again and it started right up again however we are reluctant to drive it again due to this issue. Sounds like alot of people in online forums are having this same issue, but yet no recalls or fix's for whatever the issue is

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · FL

Approximately september 10 2015 my car would not crank. I took it to the chrysler dodge dealership where they said it was my battery. I paid for a new battery, and within a week my car wouldn't crank again. I took it back to the dealership where now they were saying that its an win wireless ignition node module. There's been a recall for my year make and model, however my specific VIN number is not showing up for a recall, and the dealership said that it will be over $1,000.00 to fix it.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · NV

The key fob will not work with car, will not open the car, start the car without several attempts to use the key. Even after replacing the batteries and reprogramming new keys key fobs fail to open doors or turn car on. I also have been looking online for similar malfunctions thousands of dodge car owners are having the same problem. I have been stranded in the middle of no where because the key would not start my car nor would the spare. I spoke with the dodge dealer as well as dodge corporate office they said there is nothing wrong but thousands of people are having the same problem where dodge is charging $1000 - $2000 to fix the problem however that does not fix the problem a lot of the time. I please ask that you look into this it is a dangerous malfunction in any situation where you may need your car in a moments notice and it does not work. Key fobs from 2009 - on fail to work with car. Does not unlock doors does not start car without attempting to use the fob over and over.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · AR

Dodge dealership told us over 600 fuel pumps for the 2010 charger were back ordered and that we would have to wait to get a replacement part for mine. 600 back ordered fuel pumps sounds like a common enough issue that may potentially need to be a recall. My 2010 charger will not start unless this fuel pump is replaced.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical · 36,722 miles · AL

Car wouldn't crank.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical · 36,722 miles · AL

Car wouldn't crank so I took it to the dealership and they said it was the win module.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Electrical · 6,000 miles · PA

Had my first problem with my 2010 dodge charger r/t ~ 6k miles on the clock. Driving down the road in ~ 5 degree f temps - the car was fully warmed up and it was around 9am in the morning, the car suddenly died, with all the error indicators coming on. Luckily I was able to get off to the side of the road as power steering and braking went out. I stopped the car, checked under the hood for some sort of visible damage. Seeing none & checking the oil level - I went to restart and found that the car wouldn't turn over. Double checked I was in park, everything was squared away - took the key out - put it back in, turned - and heard a single ignition - like one coil went off - then stopped. Tried it again, wouldn't turn over. So I call dodge roadside for a tow and sit there for 10 minutes. While waiting I decided to then try it again, then magically the starter actually goes and it turns over. I was maybe 5 miles away from the dealership - so I took it straight there where they took a look at it. For whatever reason, they were unable to duplicate the problem nor tell me why it occurred or how I can prevent this from happening in the future.

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Questions about the 2010 Dodge Charger won't start

Is won't start a common problem on the 2010 Dodge Charger?

10 of 232 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger (4%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2008.

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 24Check engine light 17Fuel smell 12No deployment 8Knocking 6Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5

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