AI Damage2007 Dodge Magnum: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Dodge Magnum filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 108
- involving a crash
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 40% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 26% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 8% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 43 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Air bags: 28 complaints (26% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 12 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (8% of all).
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 6.1 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 108 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 32 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end but the front driver side air bag did not deploy and the front passenger-side airbag was partially deployed.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder, back, and neck. The passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was provided to both occupants. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.
The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a left shoulder and neck injury and did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while attempting to drive, the transmission would not shift into gear and the vehicle could not be driven.
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.
At gas station pumped gas turned car on go ling approximately 5mph hit brake to stop before crossing street brakes failed went completely to floor had to slam into pole to prevent from going into on coming traffic.
My 2007 Dodge Magnum RT (5.7L Hemi) suffers from a dangerous engine stall immediately after refueling. The vehicle is equipped with the 19-Gallon Fuel Tank. When refueling, if the tank is filled to capacity, the engine stumbles and shuts off completely upon leaving the gas station.
When I put the driver seat belt on I'm unable to unbuckle or unsnap the seatbelt. I have to slide out from underneath it to get out and the sensor keeps going off now. This is a safety hazard and very dangerous
The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the gear shifter would not move out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter inter-lock lever and the win ignition module were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,391 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 9% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Magnum has 194 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 108, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, air bags, engine. Total complaints: 108. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (8%), warning lights, check engine (6%), airbags did not deploy (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Dodge Magnum from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.