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Dodge Magnum

4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2008
Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Latest engines
2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl
Best MPG
21–21 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2005 (250)

The 2008 Magnum in brief

The 2008 Dodge Magnum is a SUV - offered with 4 engines (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 197 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr Wagon RWD /Se/Sxt).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 11% better than the 2008 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

The Dodge Magnum has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.

Its most efficient year was 2008 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (189), engine (96), electrical system (93).

2008 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 4 campaigns and 496 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Magnum compares

The 2005 Dodge Magnum is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 197 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr Wagon RWD /Se/Sxt).

2008 Magnum pros & cons

Full 2008 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Magnum changes by model year

  1. 2006
    • Engine added: 6.1L 8-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 4 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20082.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG197.2 in3,858 lbNot rated374
20072.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG197.2 in3,858 lbNot rated251
20062.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG197.2 in3,858 lbNot rated2121
20052.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl21 MPG197.2 in3,858 lbNot rated3250
Best combined MPG by model year — Dodge Magnum
2005: 21 MPG2006: 21 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2005200620072008max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2008 Magnum

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated5
2008 Toyota 4Runner18 MPGNot rated5
2008 Toyota Highlander26 MPGNot rated10
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe21 MPGNot rated3
2008 GMC Yukon21 MPGNot rated3
2008 Ford Expedition14 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags189
Engine96
Electrical System93
Fuel/Propulsion System88
Power Train58
Unknown Or Other31
Steering12
Service Brakes12
Owner complaints by model year — Dodge Magnum
2005: 2502006: 1212007: 512008: 742005200620072008max 250
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →