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2003 Dodge Magnum problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Dodge Magnum is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Magnum model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2003 Dodge Magnum problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Dodge Magnum 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 15 bulletins for the 2003 Dodge Magnum

What 2003 Dodge Magnum owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Transmission · MI

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 (na) dodge magnum. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), but the contact was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 19, 2013 · Engine · 195,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge magnum (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine motor failed without warning as the oil pressure dropped. The vehicle was towed the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

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Questions about the 2003 Dodge Magnum

Is the 2003 Dodge Magnum reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Magnum, fewer than a typical Magnum model year.

What is the 2003 Dodge Magnum year score?

The 2003 Dodge Magnum scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Dodge Magnum: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dodge Magnum?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Magnum have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Dodge Magnum have bad engine?

The Dodge Magnum model years with the most engine complaints are 2005 (112 complaints), 2006 (106 complaints) and 2007 (21 complaints).

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