PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Dodge Magnum airbags problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
1fire
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 25 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Dodge Magnum, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 25 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Airbags accounts for 23% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 6 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Dodge Magnum airbag complaints fall into two categories: field failures and recall execution failures.
For field failures, four owners reported crashes where driver or passenger airbags did not deploy at all, or deployed only partially. One impact was at 32 mph into another vehicle; another at 40 mph into a tree; a third at 5 mph during a side impact. Occupants sustained head, neck, shoulder, back, and torso injuries. In one case the vehicle was totaled. The crashes occurred between 111,000 and 183,000 miles. The cause of non-deployment was not determined in the narratives provided.
For recall execution, sixteen of the twenty-five complaints cite multiple NHTSA campaigns (15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000, 14V787000, and others) but dealers consistently reported missing replacement parts. Owners made repeat calls over weeks or months and were placed on waiting lists with no estimated arrival date. One owner received a recall notice in July 2015, made an appointment for October 2015, and reported no contact by December 2015. Dodge dealers confirmed parts were unavailable. Several owners noted the disconnect between receiving a safety recall and being unable to remedy it.
Same Dodge Magnum airbags reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006
Failure modes owners describe
Complete airbag non-deployment in frontal crash
Driver or passenger airbags failed to deploy during frontal collisions at speeds ranging from 5 to 40 mph, despite the severity of impacts.
When: 111,000 to 183,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side airbag did not deploy in 32 mph frontal crash; Passenger-side airbag partially deployed in 32 mph frontal crash; No airbags deployed in 40 mph tree impact; Passenger-side airbag failed to deploy in 5 mph side impact; No airbags deployed in uncontrolled loss-of-control crash into tree
Codes mentioned: 15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000, 14V787000
Repairs/costs cited: Airbags replaced at dealer; owner reported total vehicle loss in multiple crash scenarios
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA recalls 15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000, 14V787000 issued; Takata recall noted
Widespread parts shortage delaying recall remedy
Owners received multiple recall notices but dealers could not perform repairs due to unavailable replacement airbag components. Delays extended months to years with no firm parts availability date, leaving owners with vehicles flagged for safety risk while unable to schedule fixes.
When: 2014–2017 (recall notification period)
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received but dealer reports parts unavailable; Multiple follow-up calls to dealer yield no parts availability estimate; Appointment cancelled day-of due to missing parts; Owner placed on waiting list with indefinite timeline; Parts distribution disconnect noted multiple times in complaint records
Codes mentioned: 15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000, 14V787000
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported successful airbag replacement after extended wait; most complaints cite ongoing unavailability as of complaint date
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000, 14V817000, 14V354000, 14V787000 issued; owner notes indicate manufacturer aware of delay but no resolution provided
Synthesized from 25 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge magnum. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v354000 (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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge magnum. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v354000 (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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. I received a recall notice in july 2015 and another notice to make an appointment about 60 days later. I made an appointment with the dealer for oct 3,2015 and they called me the day before and said they didn't have the parts to make the repair. As of this date, dec 11,2015 I have heard nothing from the dealer about repairing my car. Recall notice r25/NHTSA 15v-313. This is a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while driving approximately 32 mph the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front end but the front driver side air bag did not deploy and the front passenger-side airbag was partially deployed. The driver sustained head, neck, torso and back injuries and the front passenger sustained an injured right…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge magnum. While driving 10 MPH, an ambulance crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (south county Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 7127 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo) where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Dodge Magnum?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 25 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 133,600 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Dodge/Magnum.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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