2010 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

75Engine complaints

25.2%Of all 298 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS75 · 25.2%

ENGINE75 · 25.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM65 · 21.8%

STEERING33 · 11.1%

POWER TRAIN32 · 10.7%

Share of the 298 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS TRAVELING ON SR 10 EASBOUND AND AFTER PASSING THE FL STATE LINE COMING FROM ALABAMA, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 10654277 — filed 11/11/2014

“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER RT TO THE DODGE…”NHTSA complaint 10608692 — filed 07/07/2014

“DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND DECELERATING TO ENTER I40 WEST OF ASHVILLE, NC. ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE…”NHTSA complaint 10576385 — filed 04/01/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge Challenger: 75 of 298 complaints on file (25.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have in total?

298 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.