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Dodge Magnum problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Magnum from 2003 to 2009: 1,163 owner complaints and 23 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2005 (638), 2006 (321), 2007 (108). Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2008).

Dodge Magnum
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain235
Airbags221
Engine195
Fuel & propulsion160
Electrical158
Fuel system102
Steering78
Suspension64

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200302–
2005763821
2006532121
2007510821
200859321
200911–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Dodge Magnum?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2005 (638), 2006 (321), 2007 (108).

How many recalls has the Dodge Magnum had?

Across 2003–2009, NHTSA lists 23 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).