2007 Dodge Magnum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (27) · Air Bags (25) · Engine (8)
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75 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (45)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-13 · Air Bags · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“son drove my car and lost control as it sprung out of control and he hit a tree. no airbags deployed during that impact. my insurance company totaled my car out but really didn’t give a reason as to why they didn’t deploy with such a hard hit. police impounded my car and insurance company inspected my car for a settlement. i asked them why and i sa…”
2026-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2007 dodge magnum rt (5.7l hemi) suffers from a dangerous engine stall immediately after refueling. the vehicle is equipped with the 19-gallon fuel tank. when refueling, if the tank is filled to capacity, the engine stumbles and shuts off completely upon leaving the gas station. this stall occurs without warning in traffic, causing an immediate …”
2025-07-23 · Air Bags“front passenger and driver airbag recall, stop driving recall. called the fca manufacturer to find my recall options, they claim the dealer i requested won’t tow to dealership?? sounds absurd with the stop driving recall.…”
2021-11-08 · Air Bags · 111,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that while driving approximately 32 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end but the front driver side air bag did not deploy and the front passenger-side airbag was partially deployed. the driver sustained head, neck, torso and back injuries and th…”
2019-08-21 · Engine · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. while the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal booming noise and noticed anti-freeze leaking from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the cooling fan damaged the radiator and needed to be repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the vehic…”
2019-07-15 · Suspension“"takata recall" i'm having trouble with my transmission. it goes from 1st to 3rd while driving. it stays in high gear until i bring the car to a complete stop and turn it off…”
2018-10-27 · Seat Belts“when i put the driver seat belt on i'm unable to unbuckle or unsnap the seatbelt. i have to slide out from underneath it to get out and the sensor keeps going off now. this is a safety hazard and very dangerous…”
2018-05-10 · Unknown Or Other · 200,000 mi“gear shift assembly stuck in park…”
2017-10-27 · Air Bags · 166,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. while driving 10 mph, an ambulance crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer (south county dodge chrysler jeep, 7127 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo) where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the air bags did not deplo…”
2017-06-05 · Engine · 79,500 mi“the thermostat continually stops working properly and has to be replaced. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.