Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Magnum owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light was previously illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact noticed under the vehicle that the radiator fan was punctured and shattered. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
While driving through arizona in my 2007 Dodge Magnum sxt one of the cooling fans disintegrated and damaged my radiator punching holes and causing coolant to begin rapidly leaking. After assessing the damage I was able to limp the car along to the next town where I waited for a friend to pick up a new radiator and drive 2 hours to our location where we changed it out in a parking lot. It was 107 degrees. 2 days later I purchased and installed the fan from the local Dodge dealer. I returned home the next day and began researching the cause of this equipment failure. It turns out that Chrysler released a recall "customer satisfaction notification l08 engine cooling fans" for 2006 thru 2008 model year vehicles with "severe duty engine cooling" systems with the sales code nms, xdl or xdk and built through April 29, 2008. …
Car would not shift out of park. Plastic retainer inside the shifter assembly was broken. Removed shifter assembly and disassembled. Replaced broken plastic part with new metal part, reassembled and reinstalled shifter and verified operation. Parts 11.79 misc 13.86 labor 277.20 Dodge refused any goodwill, should be a recall due to defective original parts being replaced with new and improved parts. The consumer stated recently, the check engine and etc lights illuminated. The local Dodge dealer consumer the consumer the vehicle a very low compression in cylinder #5 and recommended having a valve job, as well as replacing the water pump and timing belt, at a cost of $3,500. The consumer found a local repair shop that was willing to do the work for $2,103. …
First instance, while slowing down for a stop light felt a shudder and engine shut off, all other systems appeared normal. Coasted to stop, engine restarted without trouble. Near full tank of fuel. Second instance, while in a parking lot shifting from park to reverse engine shut off, all other systems appeared normal and engine restarted without trouble. Filled fuel tank the previous day, 3/4 tank today. Has happened on other occasions while driving at slow speeds but I do not remember the quantity of fuel, each time that car has restarted without instance and each time everything else appeared normal. The engine always seems to run properly and all of the cars other systems seem to operate normally.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated the vehicle would roar and then decelerate when attempting to accelerate from a stop. The dealer performed a software update however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and the contact was informed that she needed to replace the actuator idle sensor and the upper intake manifold. The vehicle was also taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 75,900. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 01/03/12 updated 01/11/12
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to five different independent mechanics, where the fuel pump, fuel pump module, gasket manifold, coolant housing, spark plugs, water pump, battery, ignition switch, the keys and the computer settings were replaced. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
When driving on a m-39 southfield freeway in michigan on 09sep14, when applying part throttle input, and during a 1-2 shift or 2-3 shift, and during the shift remove my foot from the throttle the vehicle would then stall and the engine would shut off. This happen twice during the course of the trip and both occurrences happen when the vehicle was on a slight grade going up hill and the vehicle was loaded with one driver and some items. The vehicle was typically in the speed range between 18 miles per hour and 22 miles per hour. The vehicle is running calibration id 04896403al.
Engine complaints in other Magnum years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Dodge Magnum, 19% of the model year's 110 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Magnum engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Dodge Magnum, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Magnum engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling 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.