Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Magnum
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Magnum has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V583000 POLICE PACKAGE GEARSHIFT CABLE STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V341000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 43 complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 108 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 108 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Magnum has numerous powertrain issues, airbag recalls, and complaints about various systems. While the airbags and ABS module issues are concerning, the frequent powertrain problems significantly impact reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 50,000-80,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| Airbags | Any mileage | $300–$600 | common |
| ABS Control Module | 30,000-60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive gear shifts
- ABS warning light on
- Airbag light illumination
- Overheating engine
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Magnum at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.