Dodge Magnum Engine Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Dodge Magnum across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (85). The words owners use most often: “filling gas” (10% of reports).
- 195engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Filling gas: mentioned in 19 of 195 complaints (10%)
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 17 of 195 complaints (9%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 12 of 195 complaints (6%)
- Valve seat: mentioned in 11 of 195 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 171 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Magnum engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Magnum | 13 | 14% | 120,000 |
| 2007 Magnum | 12 | 11% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Magnum | 85 | 26% | 89,350 |
| 2005 Magnum | 84 | 13% | 98,000 |
| 2003 Magnum | 1 | 50% | 195,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Dodge Magnum. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
vehicle engine codes were all corrected properly in hopes of fixing the stalling issues. the vehicle was seemingly better for a few days. upon driving the vehicle on the highway at normal highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began flickering and shutting off and on. the vehicle would shut off and on…
The car wonât go in gear
The vehicle stalled during normal use traveling about 35 miles an hour right after an intersection. MY husband was able to safely make it off the road as we live in a small town he did this by feathering the accelerator pedal. He is a mechanic so he was able to get it home by lightly tapping the…
I was braking when the brakes didn't stop the tires and it slid into a curve.
When vehicle has been filled up with gas it will intermittently die until it has around 50 miles on it. Usually sputters and dies without warning leaving you with no steering or brakes. Will restart but die until some fuel is ran out. I have scheduled to have the gas tank replaced but the fee is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Magnums have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about engine for the Dodge Magnum. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Magnum engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Dodge Magnum?
The most frequent phrase is “filling gas”, in 19 of 195 complaints, followed by “fuel tank” (17).
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