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2007 Dodge Magnum Problems

Complaints
108filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
69,000miles, 75 complaints with mileage
Recalls
52 do-not-drive
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Dodge Magnum (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe a shifter that will not come out of park, and transmission complaints more broadly (shuddering, harsh shifts, loss of drive). A second cluster involves the electric radiator cooling fan separating and damaging the radiator, and another concerns air bags that did not deploy in crashes, with several complaints tied to open recall campaigns. Reported mileages vary widely, from under 20,000 to well past 150,000.

  1. Transmission and drivetrain

    Shifter stuck in park / will not shift out of park

    • 30 complaints (28%)
    • median 66,715 mi at 6.8 yrs old (27 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $500 (median of 5 quotes)
    • filed 2009–2018

    Owners describe starting the car and being unable to move the gear shifter out of park, sometimes leaving the vehicle stranded and requiring a tow. Complaints say the internal shifter assembly or a small plastic interlock piece breaks, and that dealers replaced the whole shifter assembly rather than the individual part. Several owners say they were told their vehicle identification number was not covered by a related shifter recall campaign. Reported from roughly 23,000 to 126,000 miles, often with no warning beforehand.

    Recall 08V5830001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Before buying, work the shifter through every position with the engine running and confirm it releases from park without force. Ask whether the shifter assembly or interlock has ever been replaced, and keep the parking-brake habit for extra margin.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I could not shift the automatic transmission out of park. When the tow truck operator showed up he already had the tools out to release the shifter. He said this is a very common problem with chrysler vehicles. Going online I have found this to be true. There apparently is a small plastic piece that holds a spring that breaks.”

    NHTSA complaint #10346643, filed 2010-08, 66,715 miles

    “Automatic transmission shifter locked in park and would not move. Vehicle had to be towed to shop.extended warranty company denied claim, saying that this was not part of the transmission. The dealer charged me $500.00 to replace the shifter. Dodge agreed to pay half, but I believe that this is an ongoing condition of these vehicles that the manufacturer should pay for the fix and not offer me half.”

    NHTSA complaint #10358925, filed 2010-10, 45,067 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission shudder, harsh shifts, or loss of drive

    Mentioned in 8 of 60 sampled complaints

    Complaints describe jerking at low speed, shuddering or harsh 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, revving without acceleration, and in some cases the engine stalling when letting off the throttle during a shift. Some owners report repeated transmission replacement without a lasting fix, while others describe dealers performing software updates or replacing the transmission. Mostly reported between about 60,000 and 135,000 miles, often at low speeds or during part-throttle shifts.

    Recall 06V3410005 related service bulletins

    What to check: Test drive long enough to feel several upshifts and downshifts, especially slow-speed 1-2 and 2-3 changes, and check for shudder or hesitation on light throttle. Ask whether any transmission reprogramming or replacement has been done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My 2007 Magnum has 48k miles and recently had the engine light come on showing code 1004. Research online shows this code to be very prevalent with this model of Dodge, yet they claim it is not an issue, and are asking $1300+ for replacement/parts for the intake and short-runner actuators. As well, my sunroof track failed and the sunroof will not move. Both the guide attached to the glass and the sunroof assembly both have broken plastic parts.”

    NHTSA complaint #10350474, filed 2010-08, 47,598 miles

    “First instance, while slowing down for a stop light felt a shudder and engine shut off, all other systems appeared normal. Coasted to stop, engine restarted without trouble. Near full tank of fuel. Second instance, while in a parking lot shifting from park to reverse engine shut off, all other systems appeared normal and engine restarted without trouble. Filled fuel tank the previous day, 3/4 tank today. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10525773, filed 2013-07, 102,000 miles
  3. Air bags

    Air bags did not deploy in a crash

    • 24 complaints (22%)
    • median 160,000 mi at 8.7 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
    • 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2012–2026

    Complaints describe collisions at low to moderate speed in which the front air bags did not deploy, sometimes on one side while the other deployed partially. Some owners also report an air bag warning light staying on, or being told by dealers that replacement parts for an open recall were not yet available. The manufacturer's cause was not determined in most of these accounts. Reported across a wide mileage range, from about 22,000 to over 170,000 miles, in crashes at low and moderate speeds.

    Recall 15V313000 · DO NOT DRIVERecall 16V352000 · DO NOT DRIVE1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Check whether the air bag recalls for this model year have been completed by looking up the vehicle identification number with a dealer, and confirm the air bag warning light goes out after the dash self-check on startup.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a whining noise coming from the steering column and the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10851057, filed 2016-03, 160,000 miles

    “The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Magnum. While making a u-turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contacts vehicle at 5 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #10730086, filed 2015-06, 170,000 miles
  4. Engine

    Cooling fan breaks apart and damages radiator

    • 8 complaints (7%)
    • median 125,231 mi at 7.7 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2011–2019

    Owners report a loud noise followed by coolant loss, with inspection showing the electric cooling fan separated or shattered and punctured the radiator. Some describe the car overheating or becoming undrivable, and dealers replaced the radiator, fan and fan motor; several owners say the repair was at their own expense. Reported from about 40,000 to 195,000 miles, often while parked, idling, or shortly after startup in hot weather.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Inspect the fan blades for cracks, missing pieces or contact marks on the radiator, and check the radiator for pinholes or coolant residue. Ask whether the fan or radiator has been replaced, especially on a car used in hot climates.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While car was at idle the electric cooling fan broke apart and damaged the radiator. Dodge stated that a recall was issued for the problem but only for cars in warm weather areas (I guess california is considered a cold weather area) dealer stated that even though I live in a warm weather area the recall will still not apply to my vehicle. I find this totally unacceptable and will not continue my business with Dodge any longer.”

    NHTSA complaint #10578045, filed 2014-04, 113,500 miles

    “While driving through arizona in my 2007 Dodge Magnum sxt one of the cooling fans disintegrated and damaged my radiator punching holes and causing coolant to begin rapidly leaking. After assessing the damage I was able to limp the car along to the next town where I waited for a friend to pick up a new radiator and drive 2 hours to our location where we changed it out in a parking lot. It was 107 degrees. 2 days later I purchased and installed the fan from the local Dodge dealer. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10525617, filed 2013-07, 104,000 miles
  5. Engine

    Engine stalling or shutting off at low speed

    • 10 complaints (9%)
    • median 98,000 mi at 6.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2011–2026

    Owners describe the engine shutting off while slowing for a stop, while shifting from park to reverse, or during a low-speed shift, usually with normal restart afterward. Some complaints also mention rough running or a roaring noise followed by loss of power when accelerating from a stop, with dealers suggesting software updates, throttle-related parts or intake components. Typically reported between about 35,000 and 120,000 miles, at low speeds, near stops, or right after refueling.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: During the test drive, slow to a stop several times and try a few parking-lot gear changes to see whether the idle stumbles or the engine cuts out. Ask whether any engine control software updates or throttle and intake repairs have been performed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “When driving on a m-39 southfield freeway in michigan on 09sep14, when applying part throttle input, and during a 1-2 shift or 2-3 shift, and during the shift remove my foot from the throttle the vehicle would then stall and the engine would shut off. This happen twice during the course of the trip and both occurrences happen when the vehicle was on a slight grade going up hill and the vehicle was loaded with one driver and some items. The vehicle was typically in the speed range between 18 miles per hour and 22 miles per hour. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10632137, filed 2014-09, 66,365 miles

    “The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #10653140, filed 2014-11, 120,000 miles

Buying note. These cars are old enough that condition and service history matter more than mileage, so have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the shifter assembly, transmission behavior, cooling fan and radiator, and recall status. Confirm that the air bag recalls have been completed for the specific vehicle before purchase.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 108 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Magnum. 75 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (3), Equipment (2), Body and structure (2), Wheels (2), Seat belts (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Drove the o store, put the car in park as usual. When I left the store and tried to shift into reverse but the shifter would not move. I called Dodge only to be told its not covered. I told them I was aware of how common this problem is and they told me too bad- its not under a recall so its your problem! I found over 300 similar cases online - how can it not be a recall!!”

NHTSA complaint #10372037, filed 2010-12, 62,500 miles

Air bags: “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 said I had to take it up with the manufacturer. He walked away with miner cuts. That could have resulted in his death.”

NHTSA complaint #11717819, filed 2026-02

Engine: “Parked car for 10 minutes, no issues at all, after restarting there were a lot of noises and I was told the engine is broken and the fixing costs are around 12000$.”

NHTSA complaint #10898664, filed 2016-08, 83,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10898018, filed 2016-08, 94,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 75 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,000 and 115,000 miles.

3%0–1011%10–2516%25–5023%50–7516%75–10023%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (75 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 69,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Dodge Magnum. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Magnum · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Dodge Magnum version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Magnum RWD2.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182621$3,200
Magnum RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172420$3,350
Magnum RWD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic152318$3,700
Magnum RWD6.1L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131815$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Dodge Magnum → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Magnum

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20089389,4375—20Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
200710869,0005—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200632180,0005—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200563870,0007—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Dodge Magnum model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Magnum?

Owners of this model year most often describe a shifter that will not come out of park, and transmission complaints more broadly (shuddering, harsh shifts, loss of drive). The issues reported most often: Shifter stuck in park / will not shift out of park; Transmission shudder, harsh shifts, or loss of drive; Air bags did not deploy in a crash.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Dodge Magnum have?

NHTSA recorded 108 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Magnum as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Dodge Magnum is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 43 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 28.

Has the 2007 Dodge Magnum been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Dodge Magnum get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Dodge Magnum (Magnum, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Dodge Magnum reported?

Among the 75 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,000 miles and the middle half falls between 43,000 and 115,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.