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2010 Dodge Challenger Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger, 12% of the 299 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 17,522. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
36
12% of 299
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
17,522 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle stalling suddenly at low speeds, often while turning, with power steering and brakes becoming hard to use afterward.
  • Some owners describe the transmission popping out of second gear during acceleration, in one case leading to a crash with reported injuries.
  • Owners describe the car failing to accelerate or hesitating when pressing the gas at low speeds, then abruptly jerking into a higher gear.
  • Some owners report stalling at highway speed while slowing down or exiting, requiring the vehicle to coast to a stop.
  • Dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate or diagnose the stalling issue, and in at least one case a torque converter was replaced.

When 2010 Dodge Challenger transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 21, 2010, latest Jul 22, 2022.

2010 Dodge Challenger transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Aug 2011Mar 2013Aug 2013Jul 2015Feb 2018Sep 2019Jul 2022
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jul 2022; peak Sep 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Challenger model year

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

  1. 201036 (12%)
  2. 20118 (4%)
  3. 201217 (7%)
  4. 201316 (9%)
  5. 201412 (8%)
  6. 201529 (23%)
  7. 201616 (21%)
  8. 20175 (10%)
  9. 20188 (11%)
  10. 20197 (12%)
  11. 20203 (15%)
  12. 20213 (16%)
  13. 20221 (11%)
  14. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Challenger, which is 12% of the 299 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Challenger transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Challenger.
At what mileage do 2010 Challenger transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 17,522 miles.
Are the transmission problems on the 2010 Challenger dangerous?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Challenger includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed.

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.