Dodge Magnum 2007 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Dodge Magnum 2007

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06V341000	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/2006 to 08/11/2006	V (Vehicle)	4770	10/02/2006	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/07/2006	09/11/2006
Defect Summary	On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Consequence Summary	If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. the recall began on october 2, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	Daimlerchrysler recall no. f43. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
08V583000	CHRYSLER LLC	from 05/17/2005 to 10/21/2008	V (Vehicle)	20283	11/10/2008	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/06/2008	11/06/2008
Defect Summary	Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Consequence Summary	This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. the recall began on november 10, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	Chrysler recall no. h37.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
K39	02/01/2011		10038199	Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. shift spring breaks causing the shift lever to be unable to shift from the 'park' position. *rm	06/09/2011
K39	02/01/2011		10038199	Ready	06/09/2011
21-018-08	07/12/2008		10026168	Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements. *pe	10/03/2008
0803006	08/25/2006	0803006A	10021239	Powertrain control module initialization. *kb	03/23/2007
2100207	01/15/2008	2100108A	10021089	Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732. kb updated 08-13-07. kb updated 01/09/08. nj updated 3/7/08. nj	03/01/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2100208	01/05/2008		10024065	Flash: torque converter shudder with coordinated change or 1-2 or 2-3 shift harshness. *nj	03/04/2008
1803807	06/09/2007		10022180	Charging system voltage. erasing and reprogramming of the power train control module (pcm). *kb	07/19/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
2101207	07/17/2007		10022416	Mil illumination with diagnostic trouble code p0741- torque converter clutch circuit performance. *kb	08/13/2007

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
PE08052	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/02/2008	11/10/2008	PRNDL MISALIGNMENT	08V583000
	In a november 5, 2008 letter, chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in prndl misalignment (i.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles built from may 17, 2005 through october 21, 2008 (nhtsa recall no. 08v-583, chrysler recall h37).according to chrysler, the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.this could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.chrysler dealers will remedy the defect condition by installing a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable and the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. chrysler uses a unique column shifter in these police vehicles.after pe08-052 was opened, chrysler inspected a my 2009 police vehicle and noted that though the gearshift cable appeared fully seated into the steering column mounting bracket, the cable retention feature (locking pin) was not fully seated.chrysler subsequently determined that if the retention feature is not fully seated, the cable may disengage from the mounting bracket, resulting in the shift linkage system not functioning to design intent with the potential for incorrect gear position indication via the prndl display.chysler's inspection of 59 my 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles in september and october found 30 where the gearshift cable was not fully engaged to the mounting bracket.there are no reported crashes or injuries related to the defect condition to date. this investigation is closed.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
POWER TRAIN
10/31/2012	79000	1
	Car stuck in park....this car should be recalled.. i have found hundred of complaints about this samecar and chrysler has not recalled it. there are enough reports compiled for nhtsa to start and investigation. the defective wiring and parts can cause fire and loss of life. the defective parts and wiring can cause acceleration or freeze car speeds in motion which can cause of loss of control. i want all dodge magnum owners to know the car is unsafe and hazardous. this defect must be repair and quick at the cost of chrysler. i want me car fixed. *tr
10/19/2012	87795	1
	Car would not shift out of park. plastic retainer inside the shifter assembly was broken. removed shifter assembly and disassemble. replace broken plastic part with new metal part, reassemble and reinstall shifter and verify operation. parts 11.79 misc 13.86 labor 277.20 dodge refused any goodwill, should be a recall do to defective original parts being replaced with new and improved parts. *tr
10/19/2012	87795
	Car would not shift out of park. plastic retainer inside the shifter assembly was broken. removed shifter assembly and disassemble. replace broken plastic part with new metal part, reassemble and reinstall shifter and verify operation. parts 11.79 misc 13.86 labor 277.20 dodge refused any goodwill, should be a recall do to defective original parts being replaced with new and improved parts.
10/23/2011	63300
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not move out of park. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 63,300.
10/23/2011	63300
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shifter would not move out of park. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 63,300. kmj
10/23/2011	63300
	Tl-the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that after getting into his vehicle and starting it he was unable to get the gear shifter out of the park position. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 63,300. tb
09/26/2011	69000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in park. the dealer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 69,000.
09/26/2011	69000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in park. the dealer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 69,000. kmj
09/26/2011	69000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shift was stuck in park. the dealer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 69,000. nw
09/12/2011	40593
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shifter remained stuck in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,593.
09/12/2011	40593
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the gear shifter remained stuck in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,593. kmj
10/25/2009	53000	1
	My car was put in park so that a gate could be closed, then the car wouldn't register that the car was in park....the car would not come out of park. the tow cost me $400 and the repair bill was close to $500. my mechanic said that the drive shaft was broken...that it was shattered because it's just a plastic piece unlike any other cars...also...one time i was driving on the fwy at about 70 mph when the car lost all power...very scary...all of a sudden power came back on thank god...but scary..!! *tr
03/21/2008	17102
	Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that she had the rocker shaft, transmission pin, connector, and lug nuts replaced on the vehicle. the current mileage was 26,923 and failure mileage was 17,102.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/25/2011
	Tl- the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact started the ignition and the gear selector would not shift from the park position. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). the dealer and manufacturer were notified and they informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. tlb
08/25/2011
	Tl-the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact started the ignition and the gear selector would not shift from the park position. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v583000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). the dealer and manufacturer were notified and they informed the vin was not included in the recall. the contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. js
07/15/2011	23000
	2007 dodge magnum transmission would not shift out of park. aaa informed me this is an everyday occurance with them. repair for a small plactic replacement piece over $400. dodge will not rercall, why should they when they are able to get away with charging over $400 for this simple repair. dodge would be foolish to recall when they are making over $400 for this repair.
07/01/2011	56655
	On friday, july 1, 2011l, my 2007 dodge magnum was stuck in park. the car would start and the motor was running, but i could not get the gear shifter to move out of park. i had to have the magnum towed to the dealership to have it repaired. the dealership performed a diagnosis on tuesday, july 5, 2011, and called to inform my husband of the problem.............found internal shifter failure adn repalced shifter assembly, and the cost of repairs was $391.51.
12/21/2010	62500
	Drove the o store, put the car in park as usual. when i left the store and tried to shift into reverse but the shifter would not move. i called dodge only to be tolod its not covered. i told them i was aware of how common this problem is and they told me too bad- its not under a recall so its your problem! i found over 300 similar cases online - how can it not be a recall!!
09/10/2010	45067
	Automatic transmission shifter locked in park and would not move. vehicle had to be towed to shop.extended warranty company denied claim, saying that this was not part of the transmission. the dealer charged me $500.00 to replace the shifter. dodge agreed to pay half, but i believe that this is an ongoing condition of these vehicles that the manufacturer should pay for the fix and not offer me half.
09/20/2009	54000	1
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. when approaching a complete stop, the vehicle rpms would decrease as if the vehicle would stall. also the vehicle would lurch forward when attempting to decelerate or while in park. lastly the gear shifter would not properly shift into gear. the dealer replaced the shifter at the owner's expense. the repair did not remedy the failure. his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number: 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). the failure and current mileages were under 54,000. updated 02/01/10*jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
11/16/2011	115000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. while driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the esp warning light illuminated when the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and would not accelerate any further. the dealer informed the contact to replace the pcm control module and performed the repairs. approximately one week later, the failure recurred. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 116,000 and the failure mileage was 115,000. the vin was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
07/07/2009	55000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently down shift and display the incorrect gear shift position. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and repaired at an expense of $1300.00. the manufacturer was notified in reference to recall # 08v583000, power train automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift; however, a representative concluded that the vin was excluded. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.
07/10/2009	52000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge magnum. while driving 30 mph the transmission began slipping gears which caused the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver. the dealer was advised the contact that her vin was not included in recall # 08v583000, power train automatic transmission, lever and linkage column shift. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 52000 and the current mileage was 55000.