2010 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems
- 58
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 58 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 15 records
- needed replaced · 12 records
- notified failure · 11 records
- where diagnosed · 11 records
- electrical system · 10 records
- replaced repaired · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to (fairway ford inc 444 us-117, burgaw, nc 28425) but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
ODI 11299753
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving on a 2 lane highway with traffic behind me, the car shuts down and i lose power while driving. The steering wheel locked up making it very difficult to turn. I pressed the gas repeatedly and nothing happened. Cars behind me were blowing but there wasn't much i could do. The car was slowing down anyway so i pressed the brake and they worked so i struggled like crazy to turn the steering wheel and was…
ODI 11287824
Electrical System
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?
ODI 11256372
Electrical System
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.
ODI 11255561
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11208225
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11206757
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
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.…
ODI 11220975
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 11165450
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving and making a left turn into a service area, the vehicle turned off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to keffer chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 8214 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery, power train control module, and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11142812
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the contact attempted to turn the ignition key in either direction, the vehicle failed to operate. The vehicle was able to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (rydell chevrolet, 1325 e san marnan dr., waterloo, ia 50702, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to dan deery chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat ([redacted],…
ODI 11115541
Electrical System
Electrical system: ignition module when parked, as i turn the key/ignition to turn off the car the key comes out but the car continue to run. As i`m driving, i`m able to turn the key and pull it out of the ignition while still driving. I read that this was a issue posted back on 8/23/2010 (#10v200000).
ODI 11111522
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Wife was driving charger when the gauges, radio, ac went hay wire and a few seconds later the car just died in heavy traffic and would not start back. Had car was towed and very costly as she was far from home. From what i could find online it sounded like the battery or alternator, removed both and had them tested and both are in good working order. Charged battery up and car started right up so we test from it.…
ODI 11104909
Electrical System
The battery light comes on when vehicle after vehicle is running for about 20 minutes .
ODI 11111327
Electrical System
The diodes in my alternator have gone bad and drained the battery. There are recalls for this on other the other sized engine and seems to be all previous years, but mine was skipped and now it has happened to mine
ODI 11091411
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator and the starter, but the failure continued. Thomas dodge ([redacted], highland, in) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11193409
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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 [xxx] to turn the wheel and use the…
ODI 11064354
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to crank on several occasions and the battery was drained. The battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not…
ODI 11056603
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Driving home and battery light came on and immediately following the car killed on me mid-rush hour on a very busy street between 3:00pm to 6:00pm out of no where. I had help to get it off the main road and asked for a jump start the car started up and ten minutes into the battery light came on again and the car killed. Called a tow man due to the risk level of not knowing when the car will kill again and most…
ODI 11056325
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
ODI 11044347
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11033474
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 11033927
Electrical System
Car shut off on me while going down interstate 70 miles and hour left lane passing traffic, no power steering, brakes. Thankfully a trucker saw my distress and let me over to get off interstate. This could have caused serious accident and bodily injury as air bags would not have deployed either. Would not restart had to have towed, starter replaced, not the issue. Upon research it appears this has happened with…
ODI 11033397
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact was able to move the shifter while the vehicle was off. Also, the vehicle could be started without the use of a key. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module failed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11035635
Electrical System
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…
Fire reported
ODI 11022162
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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ODI 11035683