The most-reported Magnum run is 2D8GV582X5H (2005 builds) with 21 complaints, 5.5× the typical run. Power train problems make up 18% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 5.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for Magnum model years 2005–2008.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Magnum has 266 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 9% of every Magnum complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D8GV582X5H•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| 2D4GV58295H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D4GV58225H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D8GV58275H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D8GV58255H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D8GV58225H•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| 2D8GV58215H•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| 2D4GV58215H•••••• | 2005 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2D4GV58205H•••••• | 2005 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2D4FV48V55H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D4GV58245H•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 2D4FV48V45H•••••• | 2005 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 254 Magnum runs has 13 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 17 Magnum VINs so far, most often 2006, 2008, 2007 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Magnum the gap between build years is 2.5×: a 2005 car draws 5.5 complaints per run, a 2007 one 2.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 82 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 96 | 43 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 284 | 99 | 15 | |
| 2005 | 542 | 99 | 19 |
Heaviest year here is 2005 at 5.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 2.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Dodge Magnum owners report: Power Train, 200 of 1,004 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 27 | 1 | |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3 | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Dodge Magnum; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2005–2008 |
| 15V313000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2005–2008 |
| 08V583000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 2006–2008 |
| 05V460000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2005–2006 |
| 14V567000 | Electrical System:ignition | 2008 |
| 08V295000 | Power Train:axle Hubs | 2008 |
16V352000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2005: 11 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 1,004 reports on the Dodge Magnum, 4.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Magnum | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,004 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 42 (4.2%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 10 (1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 51 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Magnum share of that is 1,004 complaints over 266 runs, 0.09% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Magnum VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,004 NHTSA complaints from 266 Magnum runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Magnum production run has the most complaints?
2D8GV582X5H, a 2005 build, with 21 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Magnum run has 3.8.
Which Magnum years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 5.5 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 2.2.
How many Magnum complaints involve a crash?
4.2% of 1,004 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 10 involved a fire.
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