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2010 Dodge Challenger
The 2010 Dodge Challenger appears in 7 NHTSA recall campaigns (air bags, steering and electrical system) and in 263 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is air bags: 183.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 128.8 per 1,000 across all 2010 model-year vehicles and against 150 per 1,000 for the Dodge Challenger line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 49.6 complaints per model year across the 22 Dodge Challenger model years on this register; 10 complaints reported a crash and 4 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (59); the most recent in the file is dated 25 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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 pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign V01).
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign U03).
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign S43).
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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 time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) (manufacturer campaign R37).
Defect, as filed: 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 end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
Consequence: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K26).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (manufacturer campaign K08).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: While driving, a tire and wheel separation could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire and wheel assembly and if found without a spindle nut it will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Filed by CHRYSLER LLC (manufacturer campaign J27).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2010 Dodge Challenger (black) against all 2010 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2010 | Challenger line | All 2010 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 183.5 | 150 | 128.8 |
| Engine | 162.2 | 116.3 | 90.7 |
| Electrical System | 151.6 | 286.8 | 114.2 |
| Steering | 85.1 | 61.5 | 100.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 82.4 | 30.4 | 20.8 |
| Power Train | 79.8 | 74 | 87.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 69 | 183.5 | 150 | 128.8 |
| Engine | 61 | 162.2 | 116.3 | 90.7 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 151.6 | 286.8 | 114.2 |
| Steering | 32 | 85.1 | 61.5 | 100.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 82.4 | 30.4 | 20.8 |
| Power Train | 30 | 79.8 | 74 | 87.4 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 58.5 | 35.7 | 43.7 |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 39.9 | 44.3 | 42 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 31.9 | 29.7 | 41.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 18.6 | 25.8 | 69.2 |
| Suspension | 6 | 16 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Wheels | 5 | 13.3 | 10.6 | 14.3 |
| Visibility | 4 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| Structure | 4 | 10.6 | 19.8 | 37.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 30.6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | 10.6 | 21.2 | 22.6 |
| Tires | 2 | 5.3 | 4 | 11.7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5.3 | 4 | 14.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5.3 | 16.5 | 26.7 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Equipment | 1 | 2.7 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Seats | 1 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 10.8 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2.7 | 8.6 | 13.4 |
263 unique complaints, 376 component mentions; 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Engineering analysis | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 17 Sep 2021 | open | — |
Other Dodge Challenger model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 0 | 129,927 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | 6,214 |
| 1974 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 83 |
| 1978 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 1980 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 25,004 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 3 | 8 | 4,743,366 |
| 2009 | 7 | 114 | 5,146,165 |
| 2010 | 7 | 263 | 6,551,357 |
| 2011 | 6 | 160 | 7,386,461 |
| 2012 | 6 | 214 | 7,386,461 |
| 2013 | 5 | 120 | 2,622,745 |
| 2014 | 4 | 89 | 2,307,633 |
| 2015 | 5 | 66 | 6,246,185 |
| 2016 | 1 | 30 | 4,815,661 |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 | 4,824,670 |
| 2018 | 3 | 16 | 4,828,511 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 327,712 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 21,258 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 21,393 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 96,552 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 4,660 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Challenger model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Challenger have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 19V018000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Jan 2019 and concerns air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Across all model years the Dodge Challenger line has 44 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2010 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2010 Dodge Challenger complain about most?
Air Bags: 69 of 376 component mentions (183.5 per 1,000). Next is engine with 61. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.