Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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 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
Power train - "shift interlock latch" - vechile stuck in park - Dodge will not permit our vechile to be covered by their "customer satisfaction notification k39 transmission shifter interlock lever." because even though it is the correct model and year, our VIN number is not covered under this recall because it was manufactured in a different location. I say it is the same small plastic flimsy part known as the "shifter interlock lever "that broke. Just as in these other vehicles covered by this recall. Dear NHTSA, please make this Chrysler recall k39 "transmission shifter interlock lever" to cover "all" 2005-2009 model Dodge charger, Magnum, Chrysler 300 equipped with a floor shifter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the fluid in the transmission but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle revved, but failed to accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact had to replace the transmission again one year later. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Car was in garage at home. I started the engine and was going to back out of garage but could not get shifter out of park. Had car towed to Dodge dealer. Service rep said he's seen other magnums, 300's and chargers with the same problem. $510.00 later the car was fixed...entire shifter ass'y was replaced and car runs fine now. No indication of trouble before it broke but this May be a wide spread problem for Chrysler cars. Please investigate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the gear shifter would not move out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter inter-lock lever and the win ignition module were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,146. Updated 12/13/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 06V341000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While parked, the vehicle shifter would not go into gear. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle still could not be placed in gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that the shifter was jammed in the park position. The contact stated that a dealer's technician was able to get the shifter out of park. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Related recalls
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.
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 investigations
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.
Transmission complaints in other Magnum years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge Magnum, 41% of the model year's 110 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Magnum transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 08V-583 (column shift, Nov 6, 2008); NHTSA recall 06V-341 (automatic transmission, Sep 7, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Magnum transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain 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.