2009 DODGE MAGNUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
The 2009 DODGE MAGNUM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM, potentially affecting up to 20,283 vehicles.
Recall 08V583000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 20,283 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-19-003-09 — STEERING:COLUMN
DODGE: STEERING GEAR HONK, HISS OR GROAN DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 DODGE MAGNUM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE MAGNUM
- 2005 DODGE MAGNUM — 852 complaints
- 2006 DODGE MAGNUM — 454 complaints
- 2007 DODGE MAGNUM — 140 complaints
- 2008 DODGE MAGNUM — 130 complaints
- 2009 DODGE MAGNUM (current)
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