2009 Dodge Magnum Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Dodge Magnum has just 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the five model years with data, ranking 5th (best) among them. It has one recall covering a gearshift cable issue on police-package vehicles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #5 of 5 Magnum years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
Top 2009 Dodge Magnum problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle jerked while driving at 40 mph due to a failed transmission torque converter
- Dealer rebuilt the transmission but the jerking failure returned
- Transmission problem occurred at 92,000 miles, matching the median mileage at failure for this year
2009 Dodge Magnum recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2009 compared with other Magnum years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Dodge Magnum reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2009 Magnum, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the five model years with data. It ranks 5th out of 5 years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems in the lineup.
- What problems does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have?
- The single complaint on file involves the transmission, where a torque converter failed and caused jerking at 40 mph at 92,000 miles. The dealer rebuilt the transmission but the failure recurred.
- Does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 08V583000) affects 2006-2009 Magnum and Charger vehicles with a police package and column shifter, where the gearshift cable could disengage from its mounting bracket.
- How does the 2009 Magnum compare to other Magnum years?
- The 2009 model has a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2005 model's index of 100 and the 2006 model's 75. Earlier years like 2005 and 2006 are rated Avoid, while 2009 has the fewest reported issues of the five years tracked.