2007 Dodge MAGNUM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
108 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 75 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 108 complaints (29.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 23 | 21.3% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 7.4% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 4.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 3.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
Power Train: 32; Air Bags: 28; Engine: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Electrical System: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 17 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 7
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 8; 2010: 8; 2011: 14; 2012: 6; 2013: 10; 2014: 10; 2015: 24; 2016: 12; 2017: 6; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10234398 · 2008-07-15 (July 15, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD THE ROCKER SHAFT, TRANSMISSION PIN, CONNECTOR, AND LUG NUTS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,923 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,102.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,102 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10285218 · 2009-09-25 (September 25, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING GEARS WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER. THE DEALER WAS ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 08V583000, POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE COLUMN SHIFT. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55000.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10285218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10294077 · 2009-11-30 (November 30, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. WHEN APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE RPMS WOULD DECREASE AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE OR WHILE IN PARK. LASTLY THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFTER AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V341000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UN…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10616755 · 2014-07-28 (July 28, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10616755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10297126 · 2009-12-28 (December 28, 2009)
THE ESP AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES WHERE GIVEN ME RESISTANCE WHEN I APPLY PRESSURE THE BRAKES. HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE CHANGED BRAKE SENSORS AND IT GOES FOR A WHILE BUT STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. FINALLY TOOK IT TO DODGE AND THEY ARE CHECKING THE PROBLEM AS OF NOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,532 miles reported. Look up ODI 10297126 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10477921 · 2012-09-29 (September 29, 2012)
FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS SHAKING WHEN BRAKING. ROTORS WARPED AND PADS WERE CRACKED AT ABOUT 15,000 MILES. THE CAR NOW HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOUR TIMES. THE LAST TIME I USED TOP OF THE LINE DRILLED AND SLOTTED ROTORS AND RED CERAMIC PADS HOPING THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM.. THEY LASTED A LITTLE LONGER BUT EVENTUALLY THE SAME OUTCOME.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10477921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10366446 · 2010-11-16 (November 16, 2010)
I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING FAILURES WITH THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (CODE C121A) INTERMITTENTLY FOR OVER A MONTH. IN DOING RESEARCH WITH OTHER OWNERS OF THE LX SERIES VEHICLES (CHARGER, MAGNUM, 300) AND JEEP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SENSOR IT SEEMS THAT THIS PART COMMONLY FAILS, OFTEN FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. EXPLANATIONS VARY BETWEEN CHAFING AND FRICTION CAUSING PLASTIC CHIPS TO OBSCURE THE ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR, TO CHAFING OR BAD WIRING HARNESSES. THE INABILITY OF THIS SENSOR TO INITIALIZE RESULTS IN A LACK OF ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366446 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10484848 · 2012-11-15 (November 15, 2012)
CAR STUCK IN PARK....THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED.. I HAVE FOUND HUNDRED OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAMECAR AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT RECALLED IT. THERE ARE ENOUGH REPORTS COMPILED FOR NHTSA TO START AND INVESTIGATION. THE DEFECTIVE WIRING AND PARTS CAN CAUSE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE. THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND WIRING CAN CAUSE ACCELERATION OR FREEZE CAR SPEEDS IN MOTION WHICH CAN CAUSE OF LOSS OF CONTROL. I WANT ALL DODGE MAGNUM OWNERS TO KNOW THE CAR IS UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS. THIS DEFECT MUST BE REPAIR AND QUICK AT THE COST OF CHRYSLER. I WANT ME CAR FI…
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10484848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10525773 · 2013-07-19 (July 19, 2013)
FIRST INSTANCE, WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT FELT A SHUDDER AND ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL OTHER SYSTEMS APPEARED NORMAL. COASTED TO STOP, ENGINE RESTARTED WITHOUT TROUBLE. NEAR FULL TANK OF FUEL. SECOND INSTANCE, WHILE IN A PARKING LOT SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL OTHER SYSTEMS APPEARED NORMAL AND ENGINE RESTARTED WITHOUT TROUBLE. FILLED FUEL TANK THE PREVIOUS DAY, 3/4 TANK TODAY. HAS HAPPENED ON OTHER OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS BUT I DO NOT REMEMBER THE QUANTITY OF FUEL, EACH TIME THAT CAR HAS RESTARTED WI…
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10653140 · 2014-11-06 (November 6, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10653140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851057 · 2016-03-22 (March 22, 2016)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. PARTS DISTRIBU…
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851057 at NHTSA ↗