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2010 Dodge Charger

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2010 Dodge Charger.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2010 Dodge Charger

Recall·19V018000

Air bags: inflator module

Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Recall·18V021000

Air bags: inflator module

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Recall·16V352000

Air bags: inflator module

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.

3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 238 owners reported

Electrical system66
Air bags59
Engine25
Power train17

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2010 Dodge Charger at a glance

Trims
Daytona R/TR/TSESRT8SXT
Engine
5.7L 8-Cylinder, 2.7L 6-Cylinder, 6.1L 8-Cylinder, 3.5L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
AWD, RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2010 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 238 complaints about the 2010 Dodge Charger with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2010 Dodge Charger reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2010 Dodge Charger?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2010 Dodge Charger listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.