Dodge Magnum Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Magnum model year from 2005–2008 using 1,162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 13 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2005 and 2006, which drew far more complaints than other Magnum years at the same age. The best years are 2007 and 2008.

4model years
1,162complaints
13recalls
2005, 2006worst years
2007, 2008best years

Complaints by model year

200520062007200863832111093
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Magnum. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200893−59%5ElectricalGood
2007110−59%5TransmissionGood
20063212.4×5Fuel SystemAvoid
20056384.0×7Fuel SystemAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Magnum year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Magnum problems

Latest Dodge Magnum recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

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…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

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 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-770 · Dec 3, 2014 · 250,896 vehicles

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 geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 14V-567 · Sep 17, 2014 · 292,798 vehicles

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 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12,…

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

NHTSA recall 08V-583 · Nov 6, 2008 · 20,283 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable May become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.

Remedy: Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on November 10, 2008.

All 13 Dodge Magnum recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Magnum should you avoid?

2005 and 2006 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Magnum years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2005.

What is the best year for the Dodge Magnum?

2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Magnum years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Dodge Magnum problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (261), engine & cooling (257) and transmission & drivetrain (235). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Magnum had?

13 recalls across 2005–2008. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Dodge Magnum recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.