2010 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 112 of 299 total complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, or 37% of all reported issues that year, the highest share of any model year. Owners commonly report sudden engine stalling at low speeds, often with the oil light flashing, at a median mileage of 31,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 112
- 37% of 299
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly shuts off while slowing down or turning at low speed, often right before or during a stop.
- Oil warning light flashes briefly just before the engine dies, even though oil level appears normal.
- Loss of power steering and reduced braking assistance occurs the moment the engine stalls, making the car harder to control.
- Vehicle restarts normally on its own or with a key cycle, with no stored fault after the stall.
- Stalling recurs multiple times for the same owner, sometimes several times within days or weeks, even after dealer visits or software updates.
- In one case the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated to a high speed before the driver could regain control.
When 2010 Dodge Challenger engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 2, 2010, latest Feb 23, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Dodge Challenger
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Challenger model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
- NHTSA lists 112 engine complaints for the 2010 Challenger, which is 37% of all 299 complaints filed for that model year, the largest share among all Challenger years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Challenger engine stalling issue?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area on the 2010 Challenger.
- At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Challenger engine problems usually start?
- Owners reported a median mileage of 31,000 miles at the time of failure, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- What does the engine stalling actually feel like on the 2010 Challenger?
- Owners describe the engine suddenly shutting off while slowing or turning, often with a brief oil light flash, followed by reduced power steering and braking until the car is restarted.