Dodge Magnum years to avoid
More than twice the Magnum's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Magnum years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Magnum complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Magnum problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system261
- Engine258
- Transmission235
- Airbags221
- Electrical158
- Steering78
- Suspension64
- Tires44
- Brakes33
- Body32
- Acceleration26
- Lights25
Most reported problems on the Dodge Magnum
Stalling 307Won't shift 60Check engine light 48Airbag light 39Pulling 36Loss of power 30Engine failure 28Jerking 25Headlights 23Ball joint 22No deployment 22Hesitation 18Fuel pump 18
Dodge Magnum problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 75 | 93 | Electrical | 89,500 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 70 | 108 | Transmission | 69,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 33 | 321 | Fuel system | 80,000 | 5 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 6 | 638 | Fuel system | 70,000 | 7 | 22 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 95 | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 13
Questions about the Dodge Magnum
What years of the Dodge Magnum should you avoid?
2005 and 2006. Each has more than twice the Dodge Magnum's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 638, mostly about fuel system and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Magnum?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Magnum?
Fuel system, with 261 complaints across all years, followed by engine (258) and transmission (235).
How many recalls does the Dodge Magnum have?
13 recalls between 2003 and 2009. The 2005 model year has the most, with 7.
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