2007 Dodge Magnum Airbag Problems

28 owners have reported air bags problems with the 2007 Dodge Magnum to NHTSA — 25% of all 110 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 160,000 miles. That ranks #3 of 4 Magnum model years for airbag complaints (a typical year has 48). 2 related recalls have been issued.

28complaints
160ktypical miles
2related recalls
6crashes
1fires
7injuries

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    113%
  • 25k–50k
    113%
  • 50k–75k
    00%
  • 75k–100k
    00%
  • 100k–150k
    225%
  • 150k+
    450%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Magnum owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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.

111,000 miles · Nov 2021 · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Jan 2026 · crash · fire · 1 injury

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.

Jul 2025

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.

22,000 miles · Feb 2015 · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving 10 MPH, an ambulance crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (south county Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 7127 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo) where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder, back, and neck. The passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was provided to both occupants. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

166,000 miles · Aug 2017 · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard in colinsville, mississippi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

183,000 miles · May 2017 · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While making a u-turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contacts vehicle at 5 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

170,000 miles · Jun 2015 · crash

Called dealership after receiving safety recall notice in June 2015. They don't have parts to repair/replace defective parts. They'll notify us when they receive them. Called dealership after receiving additional safety recall notice in September 2015. They don't have parts to repair/replace defective parts. They'll notify us when they receive them. Why are there no replacement parts available when they know there is a present danger to the drivers lives? Why send out notices if there is no resolution to the threat? Does no one care about saving drivers lives?

38,000 miles · Sep 2015

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a whining noise coming from the steering column and the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

160,000 miles · Jun 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving between 35-50 MPH, the vehicle would decelerate. The contact would either have to drive at a low speed or restart the vehicle. Also, the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the horn would not sound. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

110,000 miles · Feb 2011

Related 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.

NHTSA investigations

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation PE14016 · opened Jun 11, 2014 · closed Mar 2, 2015 · led to recall 13V-172

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…

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open

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

NHTSA investigation EA15001 · opened Feb 24, 2015 · open · led to recall 14V-668

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…

Airbag complaints in other Magnum years

2005200620072008131482814
Airbag complaints per model year, Dodge Magnum.

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Dodge Magnum, 25% of the model year's 110 complaints.

Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Magnum airbag problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-352 (inflator module, May 24, 2016); NHTSA recall 15V-313 (inflator module, May 26, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Magnum airbag problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 160,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 6 crashes, 1 fire and 7 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

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.