Is the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER reliable?

The 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER has 433 complaints filed with NHTSA (3.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Top problems: ENGINE (106 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (75 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (69 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER?

The 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER gets 18 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2667. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER is approximately $2,536/year (coupe-muscle class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Dodge CHALLENGER

Q: Is the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER often stolen?

The Dodge CHALLENGER was the #24 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 4,100 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: high.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER has 433 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.8x the segment average of 115. The most common issue is engine problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: normal driving, pulling up to a stop sign to make a right hand turn and the engine just stalls while still moving. power steering goes out and the check engine light came on. had to restart the car before driving off. after restarting the car, no issues and no warning lights. this has happened two t. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 11 crash reports 13 injuries

433

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

106 complaints

24%

• NORMAL DRIVING, PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE ENGINE JUST STALLS WHILE STILL MOVING. POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO RESTART THE CAR BEFORE DRIVING OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR, NO ISSUES AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO T
• 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8 STALLS WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE COMING TO A STOP. DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. FEAR IT MIGHT DO IT AT THE WRONG TIME CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 3,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS STALLED AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT TIMES. DODGE TOOK CAR IN AND HAD NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM OTHER T
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SHE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“NORMAL DRIVING, PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE ENGINE JUST STALLS WHILE STILL MOVING. POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO RESTART THE CAR BEFORE DRIVING OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR, NO ISSUES AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER

Based on 323 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 37K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

137

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 33K mi · 94 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 48K mi · 57 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 18K mi · 30 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 36K mi · 26 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 77K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 29K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE15/01/2019

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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

High theft risk

#24 most stolen in 2025

The Dodge CHALLENGER was the #24 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 4,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: Muscle car; engine and body parts

Recommended protection: engine immobilizer verification, steering wheel lock, GPS tracker, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Higher theft risk usually translates to higher comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,667

Per month

$222

Per mile

22.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,693/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Dodge CHALLENGER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,536

Full coverage / month

$211

Liability only / year

$794

vs US avg

+51%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (coupe-muscle)1.55x

× theft risk1.15x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$2536

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2010 CHALLENGER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 433 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: NORMAL DRIVING, PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE ENGINE JUST STALLS WHILE STILL MOVING. POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TO RESTART THE CAR BEFORE DRIVING OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR, NO ISSUES AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ALL HEATER, AC AND REAR DEFROSTER NOT WORKING INCLUDING ALL LIGHTS IN DIALS, CAR BLOWS ONLY HOT AIR INCLUDING WHEN FAN IS OFF. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE TURNING RIGHT CAR STALLS AND COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF REQUIRING THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. FORTUNATELY ON BOTH OCCASIONS MY WIFE WAS NOT REAR ENDED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE OWNING THE CAR. DEALERSHIP WAS "UNA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)