Dodge Magnum recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 1,160 owner complaints for the Dodge Magnum (model years 2003, 2005–2009). The most reported problem area is power train (233 complaints), followed by air bags (221 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 93 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 108 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 321 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 638 | 22 | 9 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (638), 2006 (321) and 2007 (108). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Magnum model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 233 | 4 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 221 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine | 194 | 4 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 160 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 158 | 4 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 13 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2008 | 4,648,270 |
| 15V313000 | May 26, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2005–2008 | 4,077,169 |
| 14V770000 | Dec 3, 2014 | Air bags | 2005 | 250,896 |
| 14V567000 | Sep 17, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2008 | 292,798 |
| 08V583000 | Nov 6, 2008 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift | 2006–2008 | 20,283 |
| 08V295000 | Jul 2, 2008 | Power train: axle hubs | 2008 | 5,509 |
| 06V493000 | Dec 29, 2006 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2007 | 50,665 |
| 06V341000 | Sep 7, 2006 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2007 | 4,770 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 47 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 57 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.