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2009 Dodge Magnum problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Dodge Magnum — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Magnum years?

Magnum NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted852 complaints2003: 2 complaints2005: 852 complaints2006: 454 complaints2007: 140 complaints2008: 130 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Magnum NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Dodge Magnum problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V583000TransmissionNovember 6, 2008 · 20,283 units

Defect

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

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE DEALER FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION AND REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 1, 2009

2009 Dodge Magnum — common questions

Is the 2009 Dodge Magnum reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Dodge Magnum have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Dodge Magnum. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2009 Dodge Magnum under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Magnum years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Magnum years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest record among Magnum years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.