Dodge Magnum problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 4 recalls on file for the Dodge Magnum (2005–2008). The 2005 Magnum has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
48
Recalls
4
Model years
4
Worst year
2005

Complaints by model year

3220051020064200722008
NHTSA complaints per Dodge Magnum model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Dodge Magnum years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2005 Dodge Magnum — 32 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2008 (2 complaints).

Every Dodge Magnum model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2008 Magnum20003Electrical System
2007 Magnum42132Airbags
2006 Magnum101002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 Magnum323023Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Dodge Magnum problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    19 complaints
  • Airbags
    14 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Dodge Magnum received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge Magnum recalls

  • Recall 16V352000May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V313000May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V770000Dec 3, 2014250,896 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V567000Sep 17, 2014292,798 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology