general problems of the 2010 Dodge Charger

35 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2010 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2010 Charger.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2024

Something wrong in the fuel system. Gas guage incorrect and when putting fuel in sometimes it spits it back out without having full tank.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2022

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.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2022

See attached document for complaint.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2022

Key falls out of ignition, key can be removed from ignition in any position including run, transmission does not need to be in park to remove key.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

Wireless iginition node(win) (recall) I have this problem my 2010 Dodge Charger. I've noticed it's a recall on this problem. Problems!.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2021

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the vehicle would start occasionally. The contact researched and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2020

2010 police Charger fobik started falling out of ignition. . Problem continues dealership says no big deal eventually the day came when I tried to turn the car off and I couldn't switch will no longer turn to the off position. . . Every time I want to turn the car off I have to pop the hood pull a fuse then get in the trunk and disconnect the battery. I went online did a recall search and found that I have no open recalls however I found hundreds if not thousands of people are having this same issue. . . Dealership said it was on me. . . I found online a recall notice k08 on cars built between Jan and March with this issue have a recall mines built in Feb but the VIN number shows no recall wtf. . . Plugged in my scan tool which knows my VIN and showed me the same recall notice on cars built at that time and on the notice it just has build dates nothin about VIN numbers. . . Goin back to the dealership Monday. . This is an absolutely ludicrous situation that is potentially fatal that Chrysler needs to address!.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

I cannot get my key out after starting the car. Dodge dealer said I need a new steering wheel system part no. 5057552ad which cost $5,163. 34. The part that is bad is the steering wheel module part no. 68040075aa. My question is why the steering wheel module part has not been recalled?.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2019

My key will not come out of the ignition after running the car. I have to pull out the fuse #8 in the trunk and I hear a click and it resets and then I can get the key out of the ignition turning it to the left.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2019

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.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2019

Safety recall k08. Wireless ignition node key falls out of ignition, car keeps running, can't shut off unless disconnect battery. Car also shuts off by itself at times in the middle of traffic. Purchased car about two years ago. Dealer wants to charge $1250 to fix it because car not showing any open recalls. May have been fixed one time before we purchased it but it is doing exactly what recall problem is right now. Not sure if it was ever taken care of.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2019

Altenator makes a whining noise while driving and then within 2 to 3 minutes the battery indicator light comes on then there is an immediate burning smell.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2018

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

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2018

The battery light comes on when vehicle after vehicle is running for about 20 minutes .

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2018

There needs be a recall for the 2010 Dodge Charger sxt. While driving home on the interstate, just as I'm merging on to my exit, the car shuts completely down while in motion during traffic. I had no idea that it had completely stalled until I tried to give it gas and turn the steering wheel as I was going into to a curve with cars in front of me and behind. Had to figth like hell to turn the wheel and use the brakes to bring the car to a complete stop. I tried to start the engine with no success. It kept turning over making a "ru rur rur rur rur" sound which was accompanied by the smell of wires burning and a red lightning bolt that appeared on the dash. Tried to start again, it became worse. Had to have the car towed to repair shop to see what the issue is. Have not heard anything yet. Called dealership to see if they could shed some light on the subject, they reluctantly declined to do so in every way possible. The dealership I took it said they could not find the problem and suggested that it is not their problem. Dodge needs to do something ASAP. This shit is going to get somebody killed if a recall is not issued. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem. ## VIN passed ## Dodge Charger sxt 2010 ##.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

While driving down the road all the park reverse neutral and drive lights started having flashing squares around them and a 8 appeared at the end of them. Then the transmission started getting stuck at high speed and nearly made me loose control.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2017

The pcm - power-train control module fail, causing the motor to rock and jerk perfidiously from side to side as if your tire on the right side is on a flat and while driving down the freeway. Can stop are stall out at anytime with out you being aware. It happen while in motion and trying to park it.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2017

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19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. On a separate occasion, the ignition key failed to turn into the off position intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 110,000.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2016

The key stuck in the ignition the engine shuts off but the accys stay on I can't remove the key.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2016

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.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While driving at various speeds, the engine shut off without warning. While turning the key to the on position in the ignition, the key became stuck. The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not able to start. The failure mileage was 94,000.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Win module failed on my car costing me $1500 to replace. There is a recall on the part but not on my VIN.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, a knocking noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine , electronic throttle control, and the traction control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt, the cylinder head, gas casket and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

25 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2015

I am the fleet supervisor for the orange county sheriffs office. We have two vehicles that have the same problems as in the recall 10v200000 , or the chry recall #k08 . Our local dealership says that our vehicle VIN numbers are not in the recall. They want me to pay $1129. 00 per vehicle to get the problem fixed. If they know that a problem exist , why will they not take car of the problem we are having with our units ?.

26 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2015

Both front windows have failed to go up or down. I've had the switch and the motor replaced and they still don't work.

27 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to power off. The contact mentioned that the battery was previously replaced. In addition, the contact stated that in order to power off the vehicle the battery required to be detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

28 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2015

I received a "fix-it" warning from the nevada highway patrol due to a non working "3rd brake light". Checking the fuse and the led bulb did not solve the problem, an internet search told me to check the wire harness between the body of the vehicle and the truck lid. I noticed that several vehicles of the same type and for several year models have the same problem. When I pulled back the rubber from the wire I found 5 out of 6 wires in the harness broke in the same place. I reconnected the wires matching the color codes and this solved the problem. ( I also found out I have a trunk light !! ) the local service dept and also Dodge customer service denied there was an issue and did not accept responsibility.

29 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

Illuminated intermittently which resulted the the key wireless feature not locking, unlocking, and setting the alarm system. The contact stated that the key must manually used to open doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle did have the battery replaced however, the problem recurred. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :15v313000 (air bags)however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Kh.

30 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2014

While making a right turn while the vehicle was in motion, the vehicle shut off resulting in loss of power steering.

31 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2013

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.

32 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2013

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to power off. A fuse had to be removed in order to power off the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. The current mileage was 41,000. Rvk.

33 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2012

Car sitting parked on 70­°f day for 4 hours. It had been driven for about 25 minutes before that at 60-65mph. I went to open the car door and noticed that the trunk was unlocking repeatedly. Opened the car door and watched smoke pour out. Entire left-hand side of the front passenger seat had burned and the right-hand side of the center armrest had melted. The headliner had been burned on the right-hand side of the car as well. The doors and trunk continued to lock and unlock until we had gotten the fire out and finally gotten the battery disconnected. Burnt debris scattered throughout car where lit material floated around and finally fell back to the seats/floorboard. Windows were nearly blacked out by the smoke.

34 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2011

Purchased car 4 months ago heard noise from day one dealership could find problem referred to Dodge had cyclinder head replaced 3 weeks ago now car is acting again now supposely I need new spark plugs problems with fuel system prior to me buying car the total intergated power module was replaced please help horrible experience a nightmare.

35 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2010

Head light go fluxuate dim to bright the car has strut problems tie rod problems at 75000 mile im on third set of tires I have brought my concerns to litha Dodge only to be told there is nothing wrong it is hipmotizing to drive in the slightest of fog not to mentin dangerous.


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