Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge magnum. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The dealer stated that the transmission torque converter failed. The dealer flushed the transmission and rebuilt the transmission, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
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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
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Defect investigations
Prndl misalignment
In a november 5, 2008 letter, chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in prndl misalignment (I.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles built from may 17, 2005 through october 21, 2008 (the federal safety agency recall no. 08v‑583, chrysler recall h37).according to chrysler, the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.this could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.chrysler dealers will remedy the defect condition by installing a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable and the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. Chrysler uses a unique column shifter in these police vehicles.after pe08-052 was opened, chrysler inspected a my 2009 police vehicle and noted that though the gearshift cable appeared fully seated into the steering column mounting bracket, the cable retention feature (locking pin) was not fully seated.chrysler subsequently determined that if the retention feature is not fully seated, the cable may disengage from the mounting bracket, resulting in the shift linkage system not functioning to design intent with the potential for incorrect gear position indication via the prndl display.chysler's inspection of 59 my 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles in september and october found 30 where the gearshift cable was not fully engaged to the mounting bracket.there are no reported crashes or injuries related to the defect condition to date. This investigation is closed.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Dodge Magnum 27
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- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
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- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
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Is the 2009 Dodge Magnum reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Dodge Magnum, fewer than a typical Magnum model year.
What is the 2009 Dodge Magnum year score?
The 2009 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 2009 Dodge Magnum?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Magnum transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V583000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Magnum have bad transmission?
The Dodge Magnum model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (117 complaints), 2006 (67 complaints) and 2007 (43 complaints).
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