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2010 Dodge Challenger Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Dodge Challenger has 33 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Dodge Challenger

Airbags
67
Engine
60
Electrical
50
Steering
33
Powertrain
33
Other
22
Brakes
7
Suspension
7
Speed Control
6
Visibility
3
Structure
3

33

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 14, 2022POWER TRAINThe clutch stick broke while driving and putting it on gear.
Oct 4, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe Gen III hemi has an inherent design flaw in which the rollers making contact with the camshaft w...
Aug 26, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Dec 25, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINECAR HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 60 MPH. SEEMS LIKE LOSES POWER AND FUEL PUMP SHUTS...
Sep 9, 2019POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2014 TIMING BELT WAS RECALLED AND APPARENTLY REPAIRED. CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AN...
May 18, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINEA RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN 2015 REGARDING A TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. THIS CAR SAT IN A DEALER LOT FOR A...
Jun 30, 2018POWER TRAINACCELERATED / STUCK TO FLOOR GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK WOULD NO...
Apr 2, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH SHIFTING TO AN...
Jan 1, 2018POWER TRAINTHE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION AT 47,000 MILES IS HAVING A VERY HARD TIME SHIFTING INTO AND OUT OF GEAR AT...
Jan 2, 2017POWER TRAINHELLO! HARD SHIFTING 6SPEED MANUAL: I HAVE BEEN HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS WITH MY MANUAL TRANS FOR A ...
Apr 9, 2016POWER TRAINWHEN SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR SOMETIMES WONT LET THE GEAR GO INTO SLOT AND HAVE TO FORCE IT IN AND OUT...
Jul 20, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRY...
Jul 14, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)HAVE A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. TOOK CAR TO SHOP AT DODGE DEALERSHIP DUE T...
Jun 20, 2014POWER TRAINHARD SHIFTING SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHEN STOPPED THE CAR FAILS TO ENGAGE FIRST GEAR AND IS ...
Jun 2, 2014POWER TRAIN2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATE...
Aug 9, 2013POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE2010 CHALLENGER SRT8 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 7800 MILES. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH. HAD TO...
Jul 19, 2013POWER TRAIN,ENGINETRAVELING UPHILL-SLIGHT INCLINE- AT APPROX. 55 MPH ON CANYON ROAD WHEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHED...
Jul 4, 2013POWER TRAINWAS DRIVING ON 4TH OF JULY FOR A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. SHIFTED FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR AT 35 MPH AND THE...
Jun 6, 2013POWER TRAINWHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT ABOUT 5-10 MPH, CAR STALLED. RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING, POOR ...
Apr 18, 2013POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEDRIVING ON THE FREEWAY HOME LATE FROM WORK AT 65 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STOPPED. NO POWER,...

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