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Dodge Challenger 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge Challenger: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

299Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine106 complaints

106 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags75 complaints

75 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V444000, 16V352000, 18V021000, 19V018000.

Electrical System69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V200000.

Power Train36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V475000.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V420000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V420000Reported October 29, 2009 - 12,656 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 12,656 vehicles across all affected models.

10V200000Reported May 11, 2010 - 37,335 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 37,335 vehicles across all affected models.

10V475000Reported October 7, 2010 - 23,237 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 23,237 vehicles across all affected models.

15V444000Reported July 10, 2015 - 88,460 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 88,460 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V018000Reported January 15, 2019 - 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,413,222 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201024
201131
201218
201330
201418
201559
201630
201726
201825
201914
20207
20216
20221
20232
20246
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.