2010 Dodge Charger - Maintenance & Specs
The 2010 Dodge Charger belongs to a Dodge Charger lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 11 model years, from 2006 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 5.7L V8, 5.7L, 6.1L. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2010 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2006) and later (2026) Charger model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 full synthetic oil, 7.0 qt with a new filter. Fluid specs on file include HOAT coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, ATF+4 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 100 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...S RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Average" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 16 city / 25 highway MPG, 19 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,300.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 7.0 qt |
| Oil filter | Mopar 68191349AC |
| EPA combined | 19 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/40R18 |
| Coolant | HOAT |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 4 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.