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2010 Dodge Charger engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 64 complaints for the 2010 Dodge Charger, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
64 21% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
78,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2010 Dodge Charger Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 78,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 13 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 5 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 7 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 5 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 78,000 miles
Based on 52 complaints that include mileage. 42% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles13
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles5
80k to 100k miles7
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles5
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 52 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving 25 MPH, white smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the failure was possibly due to a cracked block or engine head. The contact was awaiting the vehicle to be inspected by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Reported at 84,000 miles, June 2018 Fire

My 2010 dodge charger caught fire and exploded. I was sitting in it with the air conditioner running, waiting for my son. I smelled something burning, but not like plastic or the smell when it's overheating. I looked at my dash and the thermostat needle was straight up then I saw a little puff of smoke out of the corner of my eye. I popped the hood and flames shot across the windshield. I opened the door and rolled out because my seat was reclined.

Reported at 120,000 miles, July 2018 Fire

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