2008 Dodge Magnum Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,580miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 5% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,580 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was taking my family (wife, 18 month old, 2 yr old, and 4 yr old) to get some ice cream after a home depot trip. As I turned left across a busy street the stereo suddenly blinked out, and the engine died, along with power steering, brakes, and every electrical function. It simply blinked like all power was lost for a moment, and was enough to kill the engine, and loose all power assist functions of the vehicle. Thankfully I had momentum and was able to coast into the side street with out being t-boned by on coming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714697, filed 2015-05, 91,160 miles“Help!! I have a 2008 Magnum. I tried for 3 months to get the ignition recall done. Parts weren't available . Suddenly 3/2016 my car shut off while driving. It was towed to a dealer where they did the p57, r25 recalls. Upon return of car to me I notice dash functions inoperable. I went right back inside and was told I could leave it to be looked at (I would be billed) I called fcausllc and they set me up for a tow to a 2nd dealer. There it was found the wiring under the dash had been pulled apart. Partial repair was made there, but I then had a slow drain on electrical system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897340, filed 2016-08, 166,000 miles“Case description I had a recalls on my 2008 Dodge Magnum for airbags, and ignition. Had it towed to comminwealth Dodge cause it stopped running while driving. They replaced the ignition, and supposedly replaced airbags also. The ignition allowed the car to then restart. However when I went to pick the car up it ran really badly, and had all the warning lights in the dash on. I confronted the dealership about this before even leaving the lot. They told me I would have to pay to have it looked at. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005555, filed 2017-07“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. After starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column was bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 4/6/15”
NHTSA complaint #10683295, filed 2015-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. While having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance at an authorized dealer, the contact was informed that she would need to replace the front drivers side tie rod. The dealer replaced the tie rod at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileages were 49,915.”
NHTSA complaint #10345285, filed 2010-07, 46,915 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Magnum
67 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Magnum
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.
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