Dodge Magnum recalls and problems
13 recalls and 1,163 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
1,163
Crashes reported
47
Fires reported
14
Choose a model year
Dodge Magnum by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Magnum | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Magnum | 5 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Magnum | 5 | 108 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 Magnum | 5 | 321 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 Magnum | 7 | 638 | 22 | 9 | 36 | 1 |
Most reported Dodge Magnum problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 238 | |
| Air Bags | 221 | |
| Engine | 195 | |
| Electrical System | 161 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 160 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 100 | |
| Steering | 80 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 66 | |
| Suspension | 65 | |
| Unknown or Other | 42 |
All Dodge Magnum recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2005–2008 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. |
| 15V-313 | May 26, 2015 | 2005–2008 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… |
| 14V-770 | Dec 3, 2014 | 2005 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 14V-567 | Sep 17, 2014 | 2008 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger… |
| 08V-583 | Nov 6, 2008 | 2006–2009 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. |
| 08V-295 | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. |
| 06V-493 | Dec 29, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (Abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. |
| 06V-341 | Sep 7, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the… |
| 06V-149 | May 3, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. |
| 05V-460 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. |
| 04V-334 | Jul 9, 2004 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened. |
| 04V-335 | Jul 8, 2004 | 2005 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (Atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened. |
| 04V-333 | Jul 8, 2004 | 2005 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Magnum?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Dodge Magnum has the most reports (638). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge Magnum have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Dodge Magnum model years 2005–2009.
What are the most common Dodge Magnum problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, engine problems most often.