repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…
2008 Dodge MagnumProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Magnum, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Dodge Magnum has problems
93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Steering
5Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
3Exterior lighting
65 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 67 | 2 |
| Air bags | 14 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Dodge Magnum recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 electrical system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles21under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Magnum year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Magnum median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Dodge Magnum safety ratings
2008 Dodge Magnum 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Dodge Magnum, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- PRNDL MISALIGNMENTLed to recall 08V-583
In owners' words
What Magnum owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle purchased pre-owned/used Sept.7th 2022 from dealership. Had 3 open recalls which were addressed. Said recall in question is 14v567000 ignition switch problem. I have had vehicle back at dealer now 3 times for continued problem of ignition sticking in the start mode as it keeps turning over…
DETAILS ISSUED 8/19/2015 RECALL ID 240549 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 14V567000 VEHICLES AFFECTED 292,798 COMPONENT AFFECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN STARTING AND THAT IS EMBARRASSING WORKING HOME CARE
CASE DESCRIPTION I HAD A RECALLS ON MY 2008 DODGE MAGNUM FOR AIRBAGS, AND IGNITION. HAD IT TOWED TO COMMINWEALTH DODGE CAUSE IT STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION, AND SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED AIRBAGS ALSO. THE IGNITION ALLOWED THE CAR TO THEN RESTART. HOWEVER WHEN I WENT TO PICK…
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