Model year
2010 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 299 complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 4 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (75), ENGINE (75), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (65). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 133 complaints
- 2010 299 complaints
- 2011 193 complaints
- 2012 253 complaints
- 2013 179 complaints
- 2014 149 complaints
- 2015 126 complaints
- 2016 78 complaints
- 2017 49 complaints
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 20 complaints
- 2021 19 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
Recalls
19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal…
18V021000 · Jan 9, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
16V352000 · May 24, 2016
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010…
15V444000 · Jul 10, 2015
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over…
10V475000 · Oct 7, 2010
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED…
10V200000 · May 11, 2010
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.
09V420000 · Oct 29, 2009
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Complaints
299 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 4, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Challenger · 6.1L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Challenger · 5.7L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Challenger · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Challenger · 6.1L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Dodge Challenger at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.