Gear shift assembly stuck in park
2007 Dodge Magnum: stuck in gear or won't shift
16 of the 108 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Magnum describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical repair cost reported
- $400
- typical mileage
- 77,775
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
The common issues of many 2007 dodge magnum vehicles is that my shifter will not shift out of the park position, the spring was poorly made and the job cost at a local dodge place $280. This issue has occurred with several dodge owners and its outrageous that it not not considered a recall on my vehicle. My vehicle was parked on a side street and after work I went into my car to drive home and the shifter would not move.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v341000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. While parked, the vehicle shifter would not go into gear. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle still could not be placed in gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Power train - "shift interlock latch" - vechile stuck in park - dodge will not permit our vechile to be covered by their "customer satisfaction notification k39 transmission shifter interlock lever." because even though it is the correct model and year, our VIN number is not covered under this recall because it was manufactured in a different location. I say it is the same small plastic flimsy part known as the "shifter interlock lever "that broke. Just as in these other vehicles covered by this recall. Please make this chrysler recall k39 "transmission shifter interlock lever" to cover "all" 2005-2009 model dodge charger, magnum, chrysler 300 equipped with a floor shifter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. While stopped, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side causing significant damage to the front end. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a left shoulder and neck injury and did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while attempting to drive, the transmission would not shift into gear and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Vehicle automatic transmission shifter is "stuck in park". This leaves the driver stranded at a location. This is a very common problem with dodge and chrysler 2007 vehicles. (also, circa 2007) a recall was issued for the shifter interlock "pink thing" but only for certain vins. Mine has the same part, but not covered by the recall. If you look on the internet at "dodge stuck in park" you will see how many people like me are in this same predicament. I am old and have medical problems for which I don't need to be stranded or may need the vehicle to get to a doctor, etc. Chrysler dodge should issue a recall for the rest of these "stuck in park issues". Thanks!
Got in car to leave this morning, car started fine......but stuck in park. Called carmax where I purchased the vehicle and was told it was on a possible recall list and that this is a well known problem with the dodge magnum. That gentleman suggested I call a dodge dealership. That gentleman told me it was a known problem but my car is not on a recall list and to have it fixed was gonna cost around $800. Got online found this site, the woman updated my personal info so I would be contacted about future recalls and told me that there is a open recall for the problem I am experiencing but my car is not included????..... So I am here to complain. I do not have the money to have my car fixed, I have two young boys. One with autism........I need my car!!!! Plz consider adding my car to recall list asap.
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 the federal safety agency 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 fixed.
Car would not shift out of park. Plastic retainer inside the shifter assembly was broken. Removed shifter assembly and disassembled. Replaced broken plastic part with new metal part, reassembled and reinstalled shifter and verified operation. Parts 11.79 misc 13.86 labor 277.20 dodge refused any goodwill, should be a recall due to defective original parts being replaced with new and improved parts. *tr the consumer stated recently, the check engine and etc lights illuminated. The local dodge dealer consumer the consumer the vehicle a very low compression in cylinder #5 and recommended having a valve job, as well as replacing the water pump and timing belt, at a cost of $3,500. The consumer found a local repair shop that was willing to do the work for $2,103. While fixing the vehicle, it was discovered that one of the valve guides on cylinder #5 had let the stem run at an angle cutting a collar into the aluminum rocker arm. Updated 03/19/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. The contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in park. The dealer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. The contact stated that the gear shifter remained stuck in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,593.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements
- Chrysler service campaign: shift spring breaks causing the shift lever to be unable to shift from the...
- Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, DTC P0740 or P1798 and automatic transmission shift...
- Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / DTC P0732
- Flash: torque converter shudder with coordinated change or 1-2 or 2-3 shift harshness
- MIL illumination with diagnostic trouble code P0741- torque converter clutch circuit performance
- Charging system voltage
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
- Risk
- This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V583000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
- Risk
- If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Magnum won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
16 of 108 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Magnum (15%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix stuck in gear or won't shift on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $400 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
There are 2 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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