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2003-2009 · 6 model years

Dodge Magnum Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,165 complaints about the Dodge Magnum across 6 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (638), while 2003, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age2005638 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
1,165
Recalls
13
Crashes
47
Fires
14
Injuries
57
Deaths
2

Magnum complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20091100Transmission & drivetrainA
200893520Electrical systemC
2007110573Transmission & drivetrainC
20063215162Fuel systemF
20056387229Fuel systemF
20032000Engine & coolingA

Most common Magnum problems

Dodge Magnum recalls 13

Air bags

14V770000250,896 vehicles affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in...

Latest Magnum complaints

2005 Dodge MagnumAirbags

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side air bag deployed without a crash. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that an unknown recall repair with a similar failure description was performed on the vehicle in 2016. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11753590
2007 Dodge MagnumAirbagsCrashFire1 injury

Son drove my car and lost control as it sprung out of control and he hit a tree. No airbags deployed during that impact. My insurance company totaled my car out but really didn't give a reason as to why they didn't deploy with such a hard hit. Police impounded my car and insurance company inspected my car for a settlement. I asked them why and I said I had to take it up with the manufacturer. He walked away with miner cuts. That could have resulted in his death.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11717819
2007 Dodge MagnumFuel system

My 2007 Dodge Magnum RT (5.7L Hemi) suffers from a dangerous engine stall immediately after refueling. The vehicle is equipped with the 19-Gallon Fuel Tank. When refueling, if the tank is filled to capacity, the engine stumbles and shuts off completely upon leaving the gas station. This stall occurs without warning in traffic, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking assistance, which creates a severe risk of a collision. This is the identical failure addressed in NHTSA Investigation PE13-016...

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and Chrysler Warranty Extension X53. The internal Multifunction Control Valve (MFCV) is defective; the float has swollen and remains stuck in the "open" position. This allows liquid fuel - not just vapor - to flood the EVAP system and the engine intake. I have already replaced the charcoal canister and purge valve, but the stalling persists, proving the defect is internal to the fuel tank assembly. Despite the 2007 models using the same defective tank design as the 2005-2006 models, Chrysler has excluded my year from the lifetime warranty extension. I am reporting this because it is a safety hazard.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11714342
2005 Dodge MagnumTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Notification: K39 (Transmission Shift Interlock Lever). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11675976
2007 Dodge MagnumAirbags

Front passenger and driver airbag recall, stop driving recall. Called the FCA manufacturer to find my recall options, they claim the dealer I requested won't tow to dealership?? Sounds absurd with the stop driving recall.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11675735
2005 Dodge MagnumTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11661177

Questions about the Dodge Magnum

Which Dodge Magnum years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (638), 2006 (321), 2007 (110). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Magnum years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Magnum years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Magnum problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (261), engine & cooling (258), transmission & drivetrain (237) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Magnum have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Dodge Magnum model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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