Is the Dodge Magnum reliable?

The Dodge Magnum has 1,579 NHTSA complaints, or 2601.3 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Dodge Magnum years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2005 model year of the Dodge Magnum — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2005 model year alone has 852 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Dodge Magnum?

Among Dodge Magnum model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2003 (2 complaints), 2008 (130 complaints), 2007 (140 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Dodge Magnum problems?

The most common Dodge Magnum problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (209 complaints, 13.4% crash rate); ENGINE (195 complaints, 2.1% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (162 complaints, 1.9% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (160 complaints, 1.9% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (143 complaints, 1.4% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Dodge Magnum?

Used Dodge Magnum buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2003, 2008, 2007. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Dodge Magnum Reliability

1,579 NHTSA complaints (2003–2009). Complaint rate: 2601.3 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

4540.4

Complaints

1,579

Crash Rate

5.0%

Fire Rate

1.4%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2005–2006 Dodge Magnum (58 crash-related complaints). The 2003 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: AIR BAGS.

Avoid These Years

2005–2006

~653/yr complaints · 58 crashes

Average

2007–2008

~135/yr complaints

Better Years

2003

~2/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Dodge Magnum — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2005 (852)

Common Dodge Magnum Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	209	13.4%
ENGINE	195	2.1%
POWER TRAIN	162	1.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	160	1.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	143	1.4%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	96	1.0%
STEERING	64	9.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	60	1.7%
SUSPENSION	43	7.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	42	7.1%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2003GOOD	—	2	0	—	View →
2005AVOID	—	852	32	17	View →
2006AVOID	—	454	26	2	View →
2007	—	140	10	3	View →
2008	—	130	11	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

See also: Dodge Magnumaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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