2008 Dodge Magnum Problems
The 2008 Dodge Magnum has 93 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls, with electrical faults dominating owner reports. Based on 93 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2008 Dodge Magnum has 93 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2008 Dodge Magnum Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 7 2008 Dodge Magnum trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 7 trims analysed.
2008 Dodge Magnum Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated10.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
10.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
DODGE MAGNUM 2008 has 93 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Electrical faults dominate with 67 reports, followed by engine problems (18) and airbag malfunctions (14). Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Dodge
- Model
- Magnum
- Model year
- 2008
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 93
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 15 / 22
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2008 Dodge Magnum problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbag Malfunctions
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Airbag Malfunctions. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2008 Dodge Magnum?
The 2008 Magnum carries significant electrical risk and multiple recalls. Only consider if you are prepared for potential electrical repairs and can verify all recall work is completed.
Electrical faults can cause unpredictable failures, while airbag and engine issues raise safety and reliability concerns. These patterns suggest higher ownership risk.
May Suit
This year may suit a buyer who is handy with electrical diagnostics and willing to invest time in pre-purchase inspection and recall verification.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free, reliable daily driver should avoid the 2008 Magnum due to its high complaint volume and electrical concerns.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2008 Dodge Magnum
Inspection Focus
- Inspect all electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and control modules.
- Check engine for any signs of stalling, misfire, or check engine light codes.
- Verify airbag system operation and that no airbag-related recalls are open.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect all electrical components, including wiring and modules.
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and airbag repairs.
- Test drive to check for transmission, steering, and brake anomalies.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2008 Dodge Magnum shows a high volume of electrical system issues, with 67 of 93 complaints related to electrical faults. Engine problems (18) and airbag malfunctions (14) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2008 has the highest complaint count in the dataset, with electrical faults far exceeding other components.
Recall context: With 5 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase, as unresolved recalls can affect safety and reliability.
- Electrical faults account for 67 of 93 total complaints, the most reported component.
- Engine problems total 18 complaints, the second most common issue.
- Airbag malfunctions appear in 14 complaints, indicating a potential safety concern.
- Electrical Faults: 67 complaints suggest widespread wiring or module issues.
- Engine Problems: 18 complaints may indicate reliability concerns.
- Airbag Malfunctions: 14 complaints raise safety red flags.
Full breakdown
All 2008 Dodge Magnum complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Magnum. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 67 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Magnum. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Vehicle purchased pre-owned/used Sept.7th 2022 from dealership. Had 3 open recalls which were addressed. Said recall in question is 14v567000 ignition switch problem. I have had vehicle back at dealer now 3 times for continued problem of ignition sticking in the start mode as it …
MY CAR WILL EXCEED OVER 60 MPH AND KEEPS FLASHING LIGHTS ON THE DASH THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN AT TIMES AND MAKES A LOUD SCREECH WHEN I TRY STARTING THE CAR
DETAILS ISSUED 8/19/2015 RECALL ID 240549 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 14V567000 VEHICLES AFFECTED 292,798 COMPONENT AFFECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN STARTING AND THAT IS EMBARRASSING WORKING HOME CARE
CASE DESCRIPTION I HAD A RECALLS ON MY 2008 DODGE MAGNUM FOR AIRBAGS, AND IGNITION. HAD IT TOWED TO COMMINWEALTH DODGE CAUSE IT STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION, AND SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED AIRBAGS ALSO. THE IGNITION ALLOWED THE CAR TO THEN RESTART. HOWEVER …
ACCORDING TO MY LOCAL DEALER, MY CAR'S IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED AS A RESULT OF A RECALL. LAST WEEK MY CAR SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING 55MPH WHICH IS THE EXACT PROBLEM CAUSING THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALL CAME ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE START POSITION AND COULD NOT BE MOVED TO THE RUN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EVANS ARENA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (924 SHILOH SPRINGS RD, DAYTON, OH 45415) WHERE IT …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC…
TIPM PROBLEM. NOT WORKING LIGHT LOW BEAM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON TWO SEPARA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE OVER A YEAR LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAIL…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.…
2008 DODGE MAGNUM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP FAILURE TO RESOLVE RECALL 14V-567 REPAIRS IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. *SMD
I BOUGHT A CAR AND AFTER A MONTH THE CAR WAS PARKED AFTER I CUT THE CAR OFF AND AFTER I CAME BACK IT WOULD NOT START, AND THE BATTERY WAS FINE EVERY ELSE COMES ON. I REPLACED RELAY SWITCH BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED. THE DEALER SA…
HELP!! I HAVE A 2008 MAGNUM. I TRIED FOR 3 MONTHS TO GET THE IGNITION RECALL DONE. "PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE". SUDDENLY 3/2016 MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DID THE P57, R25 RECALLS. UPON RETURN OF CAR TO ME I NOTICE DASH FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE.…
I TOOK MY CAR TO PRESTAGE DODGE CAUSE THE CAR HAD PROBLEM STARTING SO THEY TESTED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMPS, I ASKED WILL THAT TAKE CARE OF IT THEY SAID YES. I HAD TO BORROW $600.00 TO PAY FOR IT, 2 DAYS LATER IT STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TESTED IT AGAIN AND THEY SAID I…
I TOOK MY CAR TO PRESTIGE DODGE CAUSE THE CAR HAD PROBLEM STARTING SO THEY TESTED IT AND SAID IT WAS THE FUEL PUMPS , I ASKED WILL THAT TAKE CARE OF IT THEY SAID YES . I HAD TO BARROW 600.00 TO PAY FOR IT, 2 DAYS LATTER IT STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TESTED IT AGAIN AND THEY SAID…
WHILE SITTING AT RED LIGHT (FOOT ON BRAKES W ENGINE IDLING) CITY STREET WAITING FOR A GREEN LIGHT, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE (SOUND LIKE A LOUD CLUNK; BELT OR SOMETHING BREAKING APART) COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I QUICKLY LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD FOR SOME INDICATION (NO WARNI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT E…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE MAGNUM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2008 Dodge Magnum.
Safety recalls
2008 Dodge Magnum recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Magnum. With 5 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase, as unresolved recalls can affect safety and reliability. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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Questions
2008 Dodge Magnum buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2008 Dodge Magnum reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 93 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2008 Magnum carries significant electrical risk and multiple recalls. Only consider if you are prepared for potential electrical repairs and can verify all recall work is completed. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Magnum?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (67 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (18 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (14 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Dodge Magnum?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2008 Dodge Magnum?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2008 Dodge Magnum, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 93 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2008 Dodge Magnum have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2008 Dodge Magnum. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. With 5 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs were completed before purchase, as unresolved recalls can affect safety and reliability. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2008 Dodge Magnum?▾
The 2008 Magnum carries significant electrical risk and multiple recalls. Only consider if you are prepared for potential electrical repairs and can verify all recall work is completed. Electrical faults can cause unpredictable failures, while airbag and engine issues raise safety and reliability concerns. These patterns suggest higher ownership risk. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Magnum reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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