2003 Dodge Magnum Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Magnum years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Magnum. That ranks 5th out of 6 Magnum model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 195,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge Magnum problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge Magnum recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge Magnum.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 (na) dodge magnum. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), but the contact was not notified. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge magnum (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine motor failed without warning as the oil pressure dropped. The vehicle was towed the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other Dodge Magnum years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Magnum | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Magnum | 93 | 5 |
| 2007 Magnum | 108 | 5 |
| 2006 Magnum | 321 | 5 |
| 2005 Magnum | 638 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Magnum?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Magnum?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge Magnum a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Magnum model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.