Two problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Magnum. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Magnum based on all problems reported for the 2008 Magnum.
08 Magnum purchased 08. 08. 2009 w/ 40,235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. Around January of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. While regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. This may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. Now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end "explodes". I was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. Both tie rod ends are currently being replaced, after mechanic describes left tie rod as having " excessive play". Speed sensor damaged because right tie rod explosion. As off now the extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the old parts have been requested to stay with the car as proof. The engine troubles and excessive stalling has not been diagnosed. Purchased Dodge because of love for the quality and cars. After investigating; recalls/complaints, numerous forums I have found this problem to be in the hundreds. Please open a case, I have waited to file a compliant so that I would have time to do research and make sure I would not be "crying wolf". Currently I am terrified to accept the car, because if the left tie rod end was not identified as problematic, then it is possible that I could have been awaiting repairs for the same problem later down the road. And I am unsure if I can keep worrying about when and where the car will stall next. It is nerve racking to have to constantly panic when it does, or even if it will start back up, especially when this should not be a issue. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Magnum. The contact purchased the vehicle with 32,000 miles. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine lost power and stalled. The instrument panel gauges fluctuated right before the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine locked up and the top part of the engine seized. The vehicle could not be restarted after the failure occurred. The vehicle is unable to be driven. There were no previous failures with the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.