Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 DODGE Charger. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 162,185.
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... …
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While pulling into a parking lot, there was an odor of burning wires that emitted into the vents of the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke under the hood and from the alternator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. In addition, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The ABS and the battery warning indicator illuminated. A few minutes later, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
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 fight like [redacted] 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. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The ABS indicator illuminated without warning and the vehicle completely lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle was also severely rusted and corroded underneath the steering wheel panel, which created an unbearable odor inside the vehicle. The odor created a breathing issue for the contact, which required medical attention. Jeep, Dodge, Ram of ontario, california was made aware of the failure and replaced the motor and alternator, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage and the rust odor would not be covered. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer. …
I need assistance in having FCA (Fiat Chrysler automotive) important safety recall p60/NHTSA 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. …
Recently I have changed the battery, alternator, and now the car is at the dealership and they changed some type of module that reads the keys, first they stated the fuse box in the trunk was the problem. They installed a new fuse box and they then stated that was not the problem. Next is when they replaced the module that reads the keys, and then they stated that all the fuses were blown and there had to be a power surge there was not. I don't understand why they didn't see the blown fuses when they started this whole process. Also, they stated that there is a recall on 2010 Dodge chargers with the module that controls the keys however my car was 10 days outside of the build date to qualify. What is going and why would my car be outside the build date? They stated that they don't know what the issue is now. The official Dodge dealership has my car and they don't know what the issue is.
Alternator/battery/electrical. Have had issues with battery for years. Constantly have had batteries replaced and/or tested and recharged. Purchased the car from dealership 12/11. Last battery replacement August 2017. October 2017 have had three jump starts. 10/14/17 received a jump start and was driving the 20 minutes to recharge battery thinking it was the battery issue again. Car began making noise so parked it and lifted hood to check the engine compartment. Noise got louder and then got back in the car. Car began making noises again and the battery light came on and the car engine turned off and wouldn't turn back over. Luckily made it back to a parking garage. Contacted Chrysler on 10/15/17. Car manufactured 8/10 which is during their recall period for vehicles with alternator issues. They advised I go to a dealership to have the car inspected and follow up with them.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge challenger, charger, Jeep commander, grand cherokee and Dodge Ram vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 23, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical complaints in other Charger years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA has 76 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Charger, 32% of the model year's 238 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Charger electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-200 (module, May 11, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Charger electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 101,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.