The Dodge Magnum is a SUV built from 2005 to 2008 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Canada — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Magnum is
The Dodge Magnum is a SUV that Dodge built from 2005 to 2008 — 4 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2005. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest sibling in the Dodge range: Nitro.
Where the Magnum is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 996 Magnums on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2D4, 2D8 | 2005-2008 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Dodge VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Magnum belongs to. What every character in a Magnum VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Dodge Magnum adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Magnum generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Magnum's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Magnum that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-1979 | 548 cm | 292 cm | 1829 kg | - | - |
| 2005-2008 | 501 cm | 304 cm | 1815 kg | -47 cm | -14 kg |
Dodge Magnum tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Magnum owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Dodge Magnum have? Power & range
The Dodge Magnum is offered with 2 powertrains — 2.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Dodge Magnum, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.7L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Regular |
| V8 | 5.7L · 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Dodge Magnum tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Dodge Magnum is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Magnum's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Magnum by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Dodge Magnum. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Magnum | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 22 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1,162 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,015/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 93 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Dodge Magnum?
The Magnum is a SUV, built from 2005 to 2008 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Dodge Magnum made?
Across 996 cars in our records the split is: Canada (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Magnum have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2005. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Dodge Magnum warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Magnum reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Magnum?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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