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2007 Dodge Magnum Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Dodge Magnum, 40% of all 108 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 5 Magnum model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 66,540 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
43
40% of 108 complaints
All complaints this year
108
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
66,540 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2007 Dodge Magnum transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2008, latest Jul 15, 2019.

2007 Dodge Magnum transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2008Aug 2010Aug 2011Feb 2012Sep 2013Jul 2015Nov 2015Jul 2019
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Jul 2019; peak Jul 2013 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Magnum

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

    Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Magnum model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005117 (18%)
  2. 200667 (21%)
  3. 200743 (40%)
  4. 20086 (6%)
  5. 20091 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Magnum have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Magnum, 40% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,540 miles.
Which Dodge Magnum year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has the most transmission complaints (117), compared with 43 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Magnum concern the transmission: 08V583000 and 06V341000.

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.