10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,475 miles

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2010 Dodge Challenger Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #4

Sep 052012

Challenger 8-cyl

  • 6,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2010 Challenger srt8 with automatic transmission stalled when making a right-hand turn at approximately 5:00 pm on 9/5/12. Engine was at normal operating temperature and the ac was running. I was travelling at about 35 mph and began braking to make a right turn into a service station. As I started into the turn at about 10 mph, the engine stalled resulting in loss of brakes and power steering. I was able to complete the turn and stop the car with hard brake pressure. No indicator warning lights appeared on the instruments. I put the car in park and restarted the car, but the transmission was inoperative. Neither drive or reverse would engage. I did not notice any warning or alert lights indicating a malfunction or transmission issue. I stopped and restarted the engine again and the transmission engaged and worked normally. There were 6800 miles on car on 9/5/12. The vehicle was purchased 10 days ago, and tsbs were checked before the purchase. No mention of engine shutoff issues are listed on the NHTSA database of tsbs or recalls. I did not check customer complaints. If I had, an knew to check about stalls, I would not have purchased this vehicle. Considering the severity of this issue, the number of complaints on this database, and the fact this issue has been going on for the last 4 or more years, NHTSA should initiate a defect investigation immediately. More than one person has stated on this complaint forum that this is a life threatening condition and hopefully someone doesn't have to die to get Dodge to solve this problem. Too late. Check out complaint 10395526. Apparently someone did. But the complaint doesn't show injury or death and it should be corrected.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #3

Jul 112012

Challenger

  • 35,973 miles
While making a slow right turn at approximately 25 mph my vehicle stalled. The engine completely died and the oil light came on. The steering and brakes also did not function. I had to restart the car to regain control. It started back up right away as if nothing happened. Although I do not remember the exact dates this has happened to me about 4 previous times. The dealership has no answers and they assume nothing is wrong because it doesn't show up on their diagnostic computer. If someone had been behind me or in front of me there would have been an accident. Eventually, there likely will be. A recall needs to be issued on this problem and a solution must be found asap. According to numerous reports, this has happened repeatedly with 2010 Dodge Challengers.

- Moore, OK, USA

problem #2

Jul 072012

Challenger

  • 30,900 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while traveling 65 mph the check engine and oil lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact lost power steering and brakes. The contact was able to stop the vehicle using the emergency brake. The contact stated the engine started functioning abnormally and there was a strong oil odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no oil loss. The contact stated when the failure occurred they were unable to engage the brake pedal. The vehicle was currently in the dealers possession. The failure and current mileages was 30,900.

- Centerville, VA, USA

problem #1

May 222012

Challenger 8-cyl

  • 11,600 miles
This vibration began approx. 3 months ago. It is transmitted from the front brakes to the steering wheel primarily between 45-35 mph. It is less evident at speeds below that, but still occurs. Called my local Dodge dealer expecting this to be a warranted repair (11600 miles) and was told this is a wearable item I.e: wiper blades, tires, etc. I was surprised to say the least. This type of issue is well documented on various websites and regulatory action should be taken. This is a serious problem regarding one's ability to stop a two ton vehicle safely.

- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA

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