2008 Dodge Magnum: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Dodge Magnum: 5 recalls, 93 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #08V295000 · 2008 · 5,509 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on July 21, 2008.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #08V583000 · 2008 · 20,283 vehicles
What's wrong: The gearshift cable May become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Why it matters: This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V567000 · 2014 · 292,798 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (fobik) May not return to the "on" position after being rotated to the "start" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition May inadvertently move through the "run" position to the "accessory" or "off" ignition position, turning off the engine.
Why it matters: If the ignition stays between "start" and "on" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "off" or "accessory" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air…
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key fobs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V313000 · 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that May be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for…
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V352000 · 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles
What's wrong: Chrysler (fca us LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 Ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. Louis north assembly plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Ram 1500, 2005-2009 Ram 2500, 2006-2009 Ram 3500, 2007-2010 Ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep wrangler,…
Why it matters: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators May rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and…
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (67): the most common themes are electrical failure (51), stalls / loses power (27), warning light on (8).
- Airbags (14): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Engine (13): the most common themes are electrical failure (5), stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (6): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (3).
The 2008 Dodge Magnum has 93 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 6 Magnum model years for complaints (well below the 194 average). Complaints peaked in 2015 (53 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 89,468 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (108 complaints, 5 recalls), 2009 (1 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
| 6.1 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Dodge Magnum have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2008 Dodge Magnum. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Dodge Magnum problems?
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (67), airbags (14), engine (13).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge Magnum get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (2.7 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2008 Dodge Magnum repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.