Engine Failure problems of the 2010 Dodge Challenger

Traveling uphill-slight incline- at approx. 55 mph on canyon road when engine light came on, flashed. Then all dash light indicators came on as engine failed. Coasted off to side of the road, where I was stranded with no cell service. Able to get help from a Chrysler service rep who happened to have a computer for diagnostic purposes. Computer indicated "cam shaft sensor failure". Rep advised remove sensor, look to see if "gear" turns when engine is cranked. If gear turned then timing chain ok, and it was just a bad sensor. If gear didn't turn then the timing chain broke. Vehicle towed home and sensor removed. Gear didn't turn when engine cranked, so the vehicle was then towed to dealer. Dealer confirmed timing chain broke- also damaged several valves. Covered under power train warranty at the moment.

I was commuting to work on the westpark tollway in houston in traffic at approximately 7:00am when multuple engine warning lights came on and the engine stopped. I was able to pull to the side, avoiding a collision barely as all systems werew dead. After 4 days in the shop it was determined that there was a timing chain failure which in turn caused a catastrophic engine failure, bent valves, damaged pistons etc. Upon searching the web I found 39 instances of this failure on one forum. Particularly model years 2009 to 2011 and cars with 35 to 40,000 miles and mds. Mine has 44,000 and all factory maintenance has been followed. This is particularly troublesome as should this event happen in a heavy traffic or passing situation there could be a serios accident as one has no power to do anything. It is clear from the number of instances and warranty claims that Chrysler is aware of the issue which I find troubling. There are alot of cars that are just now comming into the suspect milage range for this event and it's only a matter of time before a person or persons are seriously injured or killed by this.