2007 Dodge Magnum problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Magnum with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 31.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 20%.
Complaints140
Crashes10
Fires3
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 31.4% · 44
Air bags 20.0% · 28
Engine 8.6% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 7.1% · 10
Unknown or other 5.7% · 8
Electrical system 4.3% · 6
Suspension 2.9% · 4
Steering 2.9% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Dodge Magnum in this data, 2007 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,365 miles.
In owners' own words
Automatic transmission shifter locked in park and would not move. Vehicle had to be towed to shop.Extended warranty company denied claim, saying that this was not part of the transmission. The dealer charged me $500.00 To replace the shifter. Dodge agreed to pay half, but I believe that this is an ongoing condition of these vehicles that the manufacturer should pay for the fix and not offer me half. Power train · reported at 45,067 miles
Drove the o store, put the car in park as usual. When I left the store and tried to shift into reverse but the shifter would not move. I called Dodge only to be told its not covered. I told them I was aware of how common this problem is and they told me too bad- its not under a recall so its your problem! I found over 300 similar cases online - how can it not be a recall!! Power train · reported at 62,500 miles
2007 Dodge Magnum transmission would not shift out of park. Aaa informed me this is an everyday occurrence with them. Repair for a small plastic replacement piece over $400. Dodge will not recall, why should they when they are able to get away with charging over $400 for this simple repair. Dodge would be foolish to recall when they are making over $400 for this repair. Power train · reported at 23,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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