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2007 Four Winds MagellanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Four Winds Magellan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Four Winds Magellan has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2007 Four Winds Magellan 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-204 · Jun 10, 2009 · 684 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 07V-305 · Jul 18, 2007 · 72 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE LP SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A GAS LEAK THAT COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Four Winds.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Magellan 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 Magellan median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Magellan owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UPON PURCHASE ON 2/17/2007, THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH WOULD NOT DIM THE DASH LIGHTS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THEREFORE THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE, THIS ACCORDING TO WORKHORSE THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. I FILED THIS DEFECT IN A LETTER TO THE BUSINESS I PURCHASED…
Complaint 10217587 · Feb 10, 2008 · 2,600 miles

Own a 2007 Magellan?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.