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2010 Dodge

Challenger

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L

Dodge Challenger: best and worst years
2010 Dodge Challenger
PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,041 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
298
Reported injuries
13
Theft rate
2.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS17%
  • ENGINE17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • STEERING8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 431 total.

Dodge Challenger: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.