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2010 Dodge Challenger Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, 11% of its 299 total complaints that year, the highest share of any Challenger model year in this dataset. Median mileage at failure is 36,236. There is no related brake recall listed.

Brakes complaints
34
11% of 299
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
36,237 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes squeal or squeak after several minutes of driving, sometimes returning after repeated dealer repairs.
  • Front rotors warp or wear out at low mileage and need full replacement, in some cases along with tie rods and sway bars.
  • A vibration transmitted through the steering wheel appears mainly between 35 and 45 mph, traced to the front brakes.
  • Grinding brakes fail to stop the vehicle, in one case leading to a crash into a parked car.
  • Some owners report the engine or power steering cutting out during braking or turning at low speed, temporarily disabling brake assist.

When 2010 Dodge Challenger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2010, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2010 Dodge Challenger brakes complaints: complaints filed per month9Oct 2010Apr 2012Sep 2012Aug 2013Dec 2014Apr 2016Jul 2018Jan 2023
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2015 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20081 (10%)
  2. 20097 (5%)
  3. 201034 (11%)
  4. 201117 (9%)
  5. 201217 (7%)
  6. 201313 (7%)
  7. 201411 (7%)
  8. 201515 (12%)
  9. 20165 (6%)
  10. 20172 (4%)
  11. 20186 (8%)
  12. 20194 (7%)
  13. 20203 (15%)
  14. 20210 (0%)
  15. 20221 (11%)
  16. 20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, which is 11% of the 299 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2010 Dodge Challenger.
At what mileage do 2010 Challenger brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 36,236 miles.
Did any 2010 Challenger brake complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Challenger.
How does the 2010 Challenger compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 model's 11% brake-complaint share is higher than most other Challenger years listed, including 2011 at 9% and 2012 at 7%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.