Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Magnum. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗POLICE PACKAGE GEARSHIFT CABLE STEERING COLUMN
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 100% |
How 2009 compares with other Magnum years
Best and worst Magnum years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 638 | 7 |
| 2006 | 321 | 5 |
| 2007 | 110 | 5 |
| 2008 | 93 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2009 Dodge Magnum FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 08V583000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Dodge Magnum problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2009 Magnum compare with other years?
Among the 2003–2009 Dodge Magnum model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (638). The 2009 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.