YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Magnum Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Dodge Magnum carries a complaint index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 108 complaints, 5 recalls (2 do-not-drive), and Transmission & Powertrain as the top problem area at 40% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#3 of 5 Magnum years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
108
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
2 Do Not Drive
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2008
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 22.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Top 2007 Dodge Magnum problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain43 (40%)
  2. Airbags28 (26%)
  3. Engine23 (21%)
  4. Other11 (10%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
  6. Electrical System6 (6%)
  7. Fuel System6 (6%)
  8. Brakes5 (5%)
  9. Steering4 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed or angled collisions, sometimes with the vehicle later totaled.
  • Gear shift selector can become stuck while driving around 40 mph, occasionally followed by the vehicle failing to restart.
  • Engine stalls at low speed with smoke from the engine compartment and a previously illuminated check engine light.
  • Brakes reportedly went to the floor with no stopping power, forcing evasive action into a pole.
  • Accelerator pedal has gone briefly unresponsive before surging to full throttle without warning.
  • Heater has failed repeatedly with an antifreeze smell and slow warm-up time in the cabin.
2007 Dodge Magnum complaints: complaints filed per quarter102007 Q42010 Q32011 Q42013 Q32015 Q22016 Q32018 Q4
108 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (10).

2007 Dodge Magnum recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V352000May 24, 2016Airbags4,648,270 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    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, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

    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 resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 15V313000May 26, 2015Airbags4,077,169 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    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, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    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.

    Remedy: 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 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

  3. NHTSA 08V583000Nov 6, 2008Transmission & Powertrain20,283 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

    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.

    Risk: 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Magnum →

2007 Dodge Magnum fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
22.5 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Magnum years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid1006387 !18
2006Avoid753215 !18
2007Caution501085 !18
2008Caution25935 !18
2009No verdict011—

All Dodge Magnum years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Magnum reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2007 Magnum a complaint index of 50, better than the 2005 and 2006 model years but still a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 40% of its 108 complaints.
What year Dodge Magnum should I avoid?
The 2005 and 2006 Magnum are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 versus 50 for 2007. The 2007 model is comparatively less problematic but still carries a Caution rating.
Does the 2007 Dodge Magnum have an airbag recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists two do-not-drive airbag recalls (campaigns 16V352000 and 15V313000) affecting the 2007 Magnum, alongside three other recalls covering transmission and brake software.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
Transmission & Powertrain issues are most common, making up 40% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,000 for the vehicle overall and 66,540 for that system specifically.
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Magnum have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 Magnum, including 2 marked do-not-drive due to airbag inflator risks.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.