2010 Dodge Charger: Shut off while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Charger report: shut off while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 70,150 miles.
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints for the 2010 Charger in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736329 (filed 05/07/2026): “Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2010 dodge charger. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 71,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that …”
- 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…”
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 shifter (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,900 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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