2010 Dodge Charger: Premature engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Charger report: premature engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 77,600 miles.
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints for the 2010 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11726589 (filed 03/24/2026): “While i am driving the vehicle it shuts off and the key seems to be loose. it has shut off multiple times while operating driving down the highway making it unsafe to get to the side of the road…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11639822 (filed 01/31/2025): “Lifter taping…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace engine (5 reports) replace lifters (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,040 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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