1. Dodge Charger
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  3. 2010
  4. Electrical System

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi16
60–100k mi15
30–60k mi12
150–400k mi6
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 14, 2016 · 110,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. On a separate occasion, the ignition key failed to turn into the off position intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 110,000.

    ODI 10917861

  • October 10, 2016

    Electrical System

    The key stuck in the ignition the engine shuts off but the accys stay on i can't remove the key

    ODI 10924926

  • June 21, 2016 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the ignition key was turned to the off position, the key could not be removed from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10875818

  • May 31, 2016 · 119,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. On several occasions, the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive. On several occasions, the vehicle required several attempts to be started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 10874150

  • April 1, 2016 · 137,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure

    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…

    ODI 11012197

  • February 22, 2016 · 100,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer on numerous occasions where the technician stated that the ignition module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v200000…

    ODI 10937242

  • January 31, 2016 · 46,300 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The steering wheel also became difficult to turn. After the vehicle stalled, the check engine and the battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a jump start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

    ODI 10823563

  • December 1, 2015 · 94,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving at various speeds, the engine shut off without warning. While turning the key to the on position in the ignition, the key became stuck. The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not able to start. The failure mileage was 94,000.

    ODI 10873522

  • October 21, 2015

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. When the contact stopped to park the vehicle, the ignition failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v2000000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received…

    ODI 10785277

  • October 1, 2015

    Electrical System

    Win module failed on my car costing me $1500 to replace. There is a recall on the part but not on my vin

    ODI 10825859

  • September 10, 2015 · 147,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Approximately september 10 2015 my car would not crank. I took it to the chrysler dodge dealership where they said it was my battery. I paid for a new battery, and within a week my car wouldn't crank again. I took it back to the dealership where now they were saying that its an win wireless ignition node module. There's been a recall for my year make and model, however my specific vin number is not showing up for a…

    ODI 10777873

  • September 2, 2015

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. While driving at 40 mph, a knocking noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine, electronic throttle control, and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt, the cylinder head, fuel gasket, and water…

    ODI 10786716

  • August 3, 2015 · 101,300 miles

    Electrical System

    I am the fleet supervisor for the orange county sheriffs office. We have two vehicles that have the same problems as in the recall 10v200000 , or the chry recall #k08 . Our local dealership says that our vehicle vin numbers are not in the recall. They want me to pay $1129.00 per vehicle to get the problem fixed. If they know that a problem exist , why will they not take car of the problem we are having with our…

    ODI 10745919

  • July 28, 2015 · 88,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled as the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…

    ODI 10746953

  • May 28, 2015 · 110,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Both front windows have failed to go up or down. I've had the switch and the motor replaced and they still don't work

    ODI 10735030

  • May 13, 2015 · 137,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the key fob independently came out of the ignition. In addition, the vehicle failed to shut off as the fob remained in the on position. The contact independently diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

    ODI 10717164

  • May 1, 2015 · 59,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to power off. The contact mentioned that the battery was previously replaced. In addition, the contact stated that in order to power off the vehicle the battery required to be detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 10714678

  • April 10, 2015 · 86,617 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    I received a "fix-it" warning from the nevada highway patrol due to a non working "3rd brake light". Checking the fuse and the led bulb did not solve the problem, an internet search told me to check the wire harness between the body of the vehicle and the truck lid. I noticed that several vehicles of the same type and for several year models have the same problem. When i pulled back the rubber from the wire i found…

    ODI 10712724

  • March 11, 2015 · 80,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated and prevented the wireless key feature from locking, unlocking, and setting the alarm system. The contact stated that the key had to manually be used to open the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa…

    ODI 10778771

  • September 16, 2014 · 53,100 miles

    Electrical System

    While making a right turn while the vehicle was in motion, the vehicle shut off resulting in loss of power steering. *tr

    ODI 10639333

  • July 24, 2014 · 87,900 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who noticed that the alternator had a short and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,900.

    Fire reported

    ODI 10616791

  • May 11, 2014 · 59,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge charger. The contact stated that after turning on the vehicle, she depressed the trunk button and exited the vehicle. The contact mentioned that once the door closed, the horn honked and the doors locked. The contact vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure…

    ODI 10597831

  • January 20, 2014 · 36,722 miles

    Electrical System

    Car wouldn't crank so i took it to the dealership and they said it was the win module. *tr

    ODI 10586705

  • January 20, 2014 · 36,722 miles

    Electrical System

    CAR WOULDN'T CRANK. *TR

    ODI 10586702

  • May 8, 2013 · 50,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The key fob will not work with car, will not open the car, start the car without several attempts to use the key. Even after replacing the batteries and reprogramming new keys key fobs fail to open doors or turn car on. I also have been looking online for similar malfunctions thousands of dodge car owners are having the same problem. I have been stranded in the middle of no where because the key would not start my…

    ODI 10649373