Dodge Magnum years to avoid
The Dodge Magnum years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
1,579
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2003–2009
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Magnum years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 852 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 454 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 140 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 130 |
Every Magnum year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 130 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 140 | 5 | |
| 2006avoid | 454 | 5 | |
| 2005avoid | 852 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Magnum years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Magnum years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Dodge Magnum?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Magnum years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Magnum have?
Across all model years, the Magnum has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,579 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.