Most common 2007 Dodge Magnum problems
Share of the 110 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Magnum complaints by model year
Best Magnum years: 2007, 2008. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
2007 Dodge Magnum recalls (5)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software May cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on February 19, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Automatic transmission
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 vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2007 Dodge Magnum:
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
PRNDL misalignment
In a November 5, 2008 letter, Chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in PRNDL misalignment (I.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 Dodge charger and magnum police vehicles built from May 17, 2005 through October 21, 2008 (NHTSA recall no.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
What 2007 Dodge Magnum owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 45 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While stopped, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side causing significant damage to the front end. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a left shoulder and neck injury and did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while attempting to drive, the transmission would not shift into gear and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
My Dodge Magnum keeps going into limp mode. Limits to 35 MPH and will slow you to 35 quickly. I took it in to a Dodge dealer and they preformed a TCM update and allowed me to take the car I made it 5 miles before going into limp mode. I took it back to the dealer and they told me they cleared the code and I could drive it for a while before it would go in limp mode. ( so I could drive off and get in traffic on open road go in limp mode and possibly crash or be crashed into going 35 MPH on a 65mph interstate) not safe in my books. This is my 4th Dodge and 3rd time I have had a similar problem. 05 Magnum, 07 Magnum. 05 Ram 1500. There is forms where this happens often. I think Dodge should fix the problem and not charge me everytime they have to look at it. 70$ just to tell me it's in limp mode when I already knew that and knew what code was tripped for check engine light
Air bags all 28 →
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving approximately 32 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end but the front driver side air bag did not deploy and the front passenger-side airbag was partially deployed. The driver sustained head, neck, torso and back injuries and the front passenger sustained an injured right hand. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the incident. The failure mileage was 111,000.
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.
Engine & cooling all 21 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal booming noise and noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the cooling fan damaged the radiator and needed to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure should be covered under NHTSA id number: 10041252. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. When the contact started the ignition, there was a loud abnormal noise and he noticed antifreeze leaking under the vehicle. The fan blade cut into the radiator, which made the vehicle inoperable without warning. The failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
2007 Dodge Magnum engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 6.1L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Dodge Magnum a good car?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Magnum rates better than average: 59% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Magnum at the same age. It is one of the best Magnum years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
The transmission & drivetrain — 45 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the air bags (28) and engine & cooling (21).
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Magnum have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Magnum, the most recent from May 24, 2016 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Magnum?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Dodge Magnum years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Magnum problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 69,000 miles; 30% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.