IllustrationCAR SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF/TURNED OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 25 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. DIFFICULT TO CONTROL/HARD TO SAFE VEHICLE: HARD TO TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON/NO ODB CODES STORED.
2010 Dodge Challenger
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Challenger years
Owner complaints for the 2010 Dodge Challenger are substantially higher than the model-year median of 45.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
880–25K
4325–50K
3850–75K
2075–100K
17100–150K
8150K+
214 reports with mileage · 85 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports4 fire reports8 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
25 reportsCAR SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF/TURNED OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING. DRIVING SLOWLY IN PARKING LOT LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE. ESTIMATE SPEED AT 10 MPH. CAR DIED. STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE STARTED TURNING TO LEFT TO PARK. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HARD TO TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON/NO ODB CO…
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CAR SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF/TURNED OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING. DRIVING SLOWLY IN PARKING LOT LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE. ESTIMATE SPEED AT 10 MPH. CAR DIED. STEERING WHEEL MAY HAVE STARTED TURNING TO LEFT TO PARK. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HARD TO TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON/NO ODB CODES STORED.
CAR SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF/TURNED OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS BRAKING FROM ABOUT 50 TO TURN/WHILE TURNING LEFT ONTO SIDE STREET. CAR DIED AFTER STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO LEFT DURING TURN. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL/HARD TO SAFE VEHICLE: HARD TO TUR…
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CAR SHUT DOWN/POWERED OFF/TURNED OFF ON IT'S OWN, WHILE DRIVING. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS BRAKING FROM ABOUT 50 TO TURN/WHILE TURNING LEFT ONTO SIDE STREET. CAR DIED AFTER STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO LEFT DURING TURN. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL/HARD TO SAFE VEHICLE: HARD TO TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON/NO ODB CODES STORED.
CAR TURNED OFF/SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, FOR THE 7TH TIME. SPEED RELATIVELY SLOW AROUND 30 MPH, AND NOT TURNING SHARPLY. DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. VEHICLE DID NOT STORE ANY CODES. THIS IS…
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CAR TURNED OFF/SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, FOR THE 7TH TIME. SPEED RELATIVELY SLOW AROUND 30 MPH, AND NOT TURNING SHARPLY. DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. VEHICLE DID NOT STORE ANY CODES. THIS IS THE 1ST FAILURE ON THE NEWLY REPLACED PCM BUT 7TH TOTAL SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW.. DODGE/CHRYSLER SAYS THIS IS "NOT SERIOUS" BECAUSE THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES SAVED IN THE CAR AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THEY SAY IF IT WAS SERIOUS, THERE WOULD BE A CODE. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO LOOK/ INVESTIGATE FURTHER BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES AND IT DIDN'T DIE ON THEIR TEST DRIVE WHILE HOOKED TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. SERVICE MANAGER GENE AT WALDORF DODGE SAID THE SRT HELP CENTER/CASE MANAGER RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID & PERFORM TUNE UP; BOTH PERFORMED 15K MILES AGO. (RIDICULOUS. THIS IS HOW WOMEN GET TREATED AT WALDORF DODGE. HE ALSO TOLD ME THE SRT CHALLENGER HAS A TIMING BELT IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE-NOT). THIS IS DANGEROUS!!!
CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR THE 8TH TIME. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS WHILE TURNING RIGHT. STATE HIGHWAY. 50 MPH. HIT BRAKES HARD, TURNED WHEEL TO RIGHT. CAR DIED AFTER WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO RIGHT/DURING TURN. LOST CONTROL. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. VEHICLE DI…
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CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR THE 8TH TIME. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS WHILE TURNING RIGHT. STATE HIGHWAY. 50 MPH. HIT BRAKES HARD, TURNED WHEEL TO RIGHT. CAR DIED AFTER WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO RIGHT/DURING TURN. LOST CONTROL. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. VEHICLE DID NOT STORE ANY CODES. NO VEHICLE IN OTHER LANE SO NO ACCIDENT. DODGE/CHRYSLER SAYS THIS IS "NOT SERIOUS" BECAUSE THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES SAVED IN THE CAR AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO LOOK INVESTIGATE FURTHER BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES AND IT DIDN'T DIE ON THEIR TEST DRIVE WHILE HOOKED TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!!
CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR THE 9TH TIME. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS WHILE TURNING LEFT THEN TO RIGHT. GREEN LIGHT, APROX 45 MPH, TAKING LEFT TURN. WRONG WAY. HIT BRAKES HARD, TURNED WHEEL TO RIGHT. CAR DIED AFTER WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO RIGHT/DURING TURN. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TUR…
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CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR THE 9TH TIME. RAPID AUTOMATIC DOWN SHIFT OF GEARS WHILE TURNING LEFT THEN TO RIGHT. GREEN LIGHT, APROX 45 MPH, TAKING LEFT TURN. WRONG WAY. HIT BRAKES HARD, TURNED WHEEL TO RIGHT. CAR DIED AFTER WHEEL BEGAN TURNING TO RIGHT/DURING TURN. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VERY DIFFICULT TO: TURN, STOP, AND RESTART. VEHICLE DID NOT STORE ANY CODES. DODGE/CHRYSLER SAYS THIS IS "NOT SERIOUS" BECAUSE THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES SAVED IN THE CAR AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO LOOK INVESTIGATE FURTHER BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES AND IT DIDN'T DIE ON THEIR TEST DRIVE WHILE HOOKED TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V444000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
WHILE DRIVIVG ON MY WAY HOME DOING ABOUT 60MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I COULDN'T EVEN STEER THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP NO BREAKING CAPEABILITY, HAD TO LET THE CAR COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, LUCKLY THERE WEREN'T ANY CARS IN FRONT OR BEHAIND …
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WHILE DRIVIVG ON MY WAY HOME DOING ABOUT 60MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I COULDN'T EVEN STEER THE CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP NO BREAKING CAPEABILITY, HAD TO LET THE CAR COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, LUCKLY THERE WEREN'T ANY CARS IN FRONT OR BEHAIND ME. WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WHILE IN THE EMERGENCY LANE PUT THE CAR IN PARK TURNED OFF THER IGNITION, TURNED ON THE IGNITION PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD MOVE, PUT IT BACK IN PARK TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AGAIN, STARTED IT AGAIN PUT IN DRIVE. *JS
2010 CHALLENGER SRT8 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 7800 MILES. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH. HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO STOP. ENGINE STALLED. HAD TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW SECONDS TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND CAR WAS FUNCTIONING. COULD HAVE BEEN MU…
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2010 CHALLENGER SRT8 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 7800 MILES. TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH. HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO STOP. ENGINE STALLED. HAD TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER A FEW SECONDS TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND CAR WAS FUNCTIONING. COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE DANGEROUS. *TR
WHILE COMING AROUND A SHARP LEFT BEND IN THE ROAD OF A WINDING ROAD MY CAR STALLED AND I HAD A VERY HARD TIME STEERING AND BRAKING TO GET THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I DIDN'T END UP IN THE DITCH AND ALSO VERY LUCKY THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS ALERT AND DID NOT CRASH INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR. I RESTARTED M…
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WHILE COMING AROUND A SHARP LEFT BEND IN THE ROAD OF A WINDING ROAD MY CAR STALLED AND I HAD A VERY HARD TIME STEERING AND BRAKING TO GET THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I DIDN'T END UP IN THE DITCH AND ALSO VERY LUCKY THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS ALERT AND DID NOT CRASH INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR. I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT SEEMED TO BE OK. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR SOMETIME AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER POSTINGS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT IT. *TR
Official recalls
719V018000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jan 15, 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
18V021000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
May 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
15V444000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jul 10, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.
10V475000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Oct 7, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
10V200000 · Electrical System:ignition:module
May 11, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
09V420000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Oct 29, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
1EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.