Dodge Magnum 2008
Model Magnum made in 2008 by Dodge got 29 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 4 modeles with engines 2.7, 3.5 and 5.7.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/26/21 | 23.1/35.8989/27.5143 | Regular | 1999 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 29-Jun-07 |
| 3.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 17/24/20 | 21.5/34.2/25.8136 | Regular | 2100 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 19-Jul-07 |
| 3.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 17/24/20 | 20.9/34.1/25.3086 | Regular | 2100 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 19-Jul-07 |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 15/23/18 | 18.8952/31.2843/22.9927 | Regular | 2335 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 12-Jun-07 |
| 6.1 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 13/18/15 | 15.8/25.3/19.0126 | Premium | 3002 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 1-Aug-07 |
| 3.5 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 15/22/18 | 18.8/30.8/22.7969 | Regular | 2335 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 19-Jul-07 |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 15/22/18 | 19.2/30.6/23.0671 | Regular | 2335 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Jul-07 |
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V295000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 12/19/2007 to 03/12/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5509 | 07/21/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/02/2008 | 07/08/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. the torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. this could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. the recall began on july 21, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. h23.customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| H-30 | 12/01/2008 | 10028166 | Chrysler: the remote keyless entry transmitters on certain vehicles may exhibit poor retention to the valet key and could inadvertently separate from each other. csc letter was received. *pe | 03/09/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| CSN-L08 | 06/01/2011 | 10041252 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| CSN-L08 | 06/01/2011 | 10041252 | Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the radiator cooling fans may separate during operation and damage the radiator. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 1804407 | 10/12/2007 | 10023422 | Mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0524 - engine oil pressure too low. *kb | 12/10/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 08-030 | 04/10/2008 | 10024874 | 2008 (lx/le) srt8 - suspect cam sensor that may set a mil for p0340 and/or p0344. *nj | 06/03/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SB-J19 | 08/01/2009 | 10032766 | Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. the warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty. dodge-caravan/grand | 05/19/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 18-005-11 | 02/05/2011 | 10037970 | Chrysler: malfunction light is on with a stored trouble code. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| 18-005-11 | 02/05/2011 | 10037970 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| H 11 | 06/01/2008 | 10025382 | Customer satisfaction notification h11; radio software update. this notification applies only to vehicles equipped with a mygig radio (sales code rer with navigation system or ren without navigation system). csc was received. *pe | 08/05/2008 | |
| 08-031 | 04/16/2008 | 10024945 | Dvd software update mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements. *nj | 06/10/2008 | |
| 08-039 | 04/24/2008 | 10024906 | Dvd software update ren mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements. *nj | 06/06/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-J19 | 08/01/2009 | 10032766 | Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. the warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty. dodge-caravan/grand | 05/19/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 2304106 | 08/08/2007 | 2303507 | 10023351 | Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj | 12/04/2007 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| H-30 | 12/01/2008 | 10028166 | Chrysler: the remote keyless entry transmitters on certain vehicles may exhibit poor retention to the valet key and could inadvertently separate from each other. csc letter was received. *pe | 03/09/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 1804807 | 11/16/2007 | 10023640 | Flash: mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p050d - cold start rough idle or delay at initial throttle tip in from a stop. *nj | 01/18/2008 | |
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 | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 76000 | 1 | |
| The car wont shift gears easily and start up properly. i was told that it was the intake manifold. and that it has happened on several cars before mine. this sounds like a defect. i can be on the highway and the car want shift from slow to fast properly, which can cause a scary situation if some isn't paying attention. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 76000 | ||
| The car want shift gears easily and start up properly. i was told that it was the intake manifold. and that it has happened on several cars before mine. this sounds like a defect. i can be on the highway and the car want shift from slow to fast properly, which can cause a scary situtation if some isn't paying attention. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 76000 | 1 | |
| The car wont shift gears easily and start up properly. i was told that it was the intake manifold. and that it has happened on several cars before mine. this sounds like a defect. i can be on the highway and the car want shift from slow to fast properly, which can cause a scary situation if some isn't paying attention. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 76000 | ||
| The car want shift gears easily and start up properly. i was told that it was the intake manifold. and that it has happened on several cars before mine. this sounds like a defect. i can be on the highway and the car want shift from slow to fast properly, which can cause a scary situtation if some isn't paying attention. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 51000 | ||
| 08 magnum purchased 08.08.2009 w/ 40235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. around january of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. while regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. this may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end explodes. i was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. both tie rod ends are currently being replaced, after mechanic describes left tie rod as having excessive play. speed sensor damaged because right tie rod explosion. as off now the extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the old parts have been requested to stay with the car as proof. the engine troubles and excessive stalling has not been diagnosed. purchased dodge because of love for the quality and cars. after investigating; recalls/complaints, numerous forums i have found this problem to be in the hundreds. please open a case, i have waited to file a compliant so that i would have time to do research and make sure i would not be crying wolf. currently i am terrified to accept the car, because if the left tie rod end was not identified as problematic, then it is possible that i could have been awaiting repairs for the same problem later down the road. and i am unsure if i can keep worrying about when and where the car will stall next. it is nerve racking to have to constantly panic when it does, or even if it will start back up, especially when this should not be a issue. thank you. | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 27000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2008 dodge magnum, my car completely shut off without warning and not one light inside turned on indicating a problem. this has happened on three occasions when i first purchased the vehicle. the cars computer was reflashed twice and i don't know what was done besides that. it obviously didn't fix the problem cause my car has shut off plenty of times after that. the last occasion was monday 02-15-10 while in the parking lot, as i put the car in reverse the car stalled when i took my foot off the brake. it just shut off again but this time an actual light came on. the malfunction light came on. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 479900 | ||
| I purchase the dodge magnum in december of 2008 in february and april of 2009 i had to take it to the dealer because the car would not move after making a stop at the signal light on two occasions without shuting the car off and restarting it. in may on 2010, i had to take my car to the dearler because coolent linking due to water pump went out. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 479900 | ||
| I purchase the dodge magnum in december of 2008 in february and april of 2009 i had to take it to the dealer because the car would not move after making a stop at the signal light on two occasions without shuting the car off and restarting it. in may on 2010, i had to take my car to the dearler because coolent linking due to water pump went out. | |||
| 05/30/2009 | 57000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. the contact purchased the vehicle with 32,000 miles. while driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power and stalled. the instrument panel gauges fluctuated right before the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine locked up and the top part of the engine seized. the vehicle could not be restarted after the failure occurred. the vehicle is unable to be driven. there were no previous failures with the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 76000 | 1 | |
| The car wont shift gears easily and start up properly. i was told that it was the intake manifold. and that it has happened on several cars before mine. this sounds like a defect. i can be on the highway and the car want shift from slow to fast properly, which can cause a scary situation if some isn't paying attention. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Right when my 2008 dodge magnum hit 50,000 miles the transmission is shifting roughtly .dodge says im not cover. the car is only 3 years old and it only has 59,900 miles on it now. i believe this is a manufacture problem and wanted to know if there were any recalls for this. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 51000 | ||
| 08 magnum purchased 08.08.2009 w/ 40235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. around january of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. while regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. this may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end explodes. i was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. both tie rod ends are currently being replaced, after mechanic describes left tie rod as having excessive play. speed sensor damaged because right tie rod explosion. as off now the extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the old parts have been requested to stay with the car as proof. the engine troubles and excessive stalling has not been diagnosed. purchased dodge because of love for the quality and cars. after investigating; recalls/complaints, numerous forums i have found this problem to be in the hundreds. please open a case, i have waited to file a compliant so that i would have time to do research and make sure i would not be crying wolf. currently i am terrified to accept the car, because if the left tie rod end was not identified as problematic, then it is possible that i could have been awaiting repairs for the same problem later down the road. and i am unsure if i can keep worrying about when and where the car will stall next. it is nerve racking to have to constantly panic when it does, or even if it will start back up, especially when this should not be a issue. thank you. | |||
| 01/23/2008 | 58500 | 1 | 06/28/2006 |
| I brought a 2006 dodge magnum 06/28/2006 engine went 04/18/2007 took it to the dealer and they say it was not cover i had to pay out of pocket $4,624.78. now 8 month later my transmission is gone dodge dealer in new york, saying they is not going to fix it i have to pay out 2,700.00 again the car is nor 2 years old yet it have not reach 60 months nor 60,000 miles. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. the contact stated that the front passenger's side shoulder seat belt adjuster failed to allow the webbing to extend properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. mah | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. the contact stated the front passenger's side shoulder seat belt adjuster would not function in order to allow the webbing to extend properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed that there was a recall for the 2005 model year dodge magnum. the nhtsa campaign id number was 04v335000 (seat belts). the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. js | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 51000 | ||
| 08 magnum purchased 08.08.2009 w/ 40235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. around january of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. while regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. this may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end explodes. i was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. both tie rod ends are currently being replaced, after mechanic describes left tie rod as having excessive play. speed sensor damaged because right tie rod explosion. as off now the extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the old parts have been requested to stay with the car as proof. the engine troubles and excessive stalling has not been diagnosed. purchased dodge because of love for the quality and cars. after investigating; recalls/complaints, numerous forums i have found this problem to be in the hundreds. please open a case, i have waited to file a compliant so that i would have time to do research and make sure i would not be crying wolf. currently i am terrified to accept the car, because if the left tie rod end was not identified as problematic, then it is possible that i could have been awaiting repairs for the same problem later down the road. and i am unsure if i can keep worrying about when and where the car will stall next. it is nerve racking to have to constantly panic when it does, or even if it will start back up, especially when this should not be a issue. thank you. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/03/2010 | 77500 | ||
| There is a piece in the driving gear shift that allows you to shift out of park and drive your vechicle. when this piece breaks it will not allow the gear shift to move out of park. this has been occuring in many dodge vechicles. i have had four other people complain that this has happened to their car also. it seems to be a liitle plastic piece that seems very easy to break. it is inside the driving gear shift. it will just not allow the vechicle to move out of park but will allow to move through drive, reverse, and the other shifts. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Tullahoma | 37388 | STAN MCNABB C-P-D INC | 455-1155 |