Dodge Magnum Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Dodge Magnum model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (1) and the 2005 the most (638).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 1 | Power train | — | — |
| 2003 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 0 | Engine | — | — |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
93 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 15–21 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
110 | 5 | Power train | — | 15–21 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
321 | 5 | Engine | — | 15–21 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
638 | 7 | Air bags | — | 18–21 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Dodge Magnum years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2005 Dodge Magnum: 638 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 131 (21%); Power train 117 (18%); Fuel/propulsion system 91 (14%).
Reports mention 22 crashes, 9 fires, 36 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2006 Dodge Magnum: 321 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 85 (26%); Power train 67 (21%); Fuel/propulsion system 62 (19%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Dodge Magnum: 110 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 45 (41%); Air bags 28 (25%); Engine 12 (11%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 69,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Dodge Magnum years with the fewest complaints
2003 Dodge Magnum: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 1 (50%); Power train 1 (50%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Dodge Magnum: 93 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 67 (72%); Air bags 14 (15%); Engine 13 (14%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 89,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Dodge Magnum owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89,500 |
| 2007 | 110 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 69,000 |
| 2006 | 321 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 80,000 |
| 2005 | 638 | 22 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 70,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Dodge Magnum recalls
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2005–2008 model years; 4,648,270 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V352000)
- Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture (2005–2008 model years; 4,077,169 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V313000)
- Ignition Switch may Turn off (2008 model year; 292,798 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2014; 14V567000)
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG (2005–2006 model years; 256,409 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2005; 05V460000)
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2005 model year; 250,896 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2014; 14V770000)
All 13 Dodge Magnum recall campaigns · Dodge Magnum problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Dodge Magnum years FAQ
Which Dodge Magnum year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Dodge Magnum years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2005, 2006 and 2007 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the power train. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Dodge Magnum problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the power train (237 of 1,165 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Dodge Magnum have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns covering the Dodge Magnum. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Dodge Magnum recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.