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2008 Dodge Magnum repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (47%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Dodge Magnum repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

113000 mi

US $300
The powertrain control module (PCM) failed and could not longer run the O2 sensor heaters. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009

20000 mi
During scheduled oil change, the mechanic noticed the LH tie rod end had excessive play. 
May 2009

24000 mi
RH Front wheel bearing was noisy - Dealer replaced hub assembly. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2017
Oct 2009

41000 mi
They replaced (for third time since nov2007) the MyGig. Symptom is stupid - volume on occasion does not work unless you restart car few times. They each time replaced the whole MyGig sat radio/HD. This smells like software glitch. 
May 2011

71000 mi

US $1200
both front upper arms replaced, both tension struts replaced alignment 
Aug 2012

101600 mi

US $550
radiator leaked. replaced. 
Mar 2013

115000 mi

US $300
combination of few things thanks to great quality of Michigan roads... 
Jan 2015

150000 mi

US $200
windshield fluid motor died and was replaced. hose coming to the radiator sprung a leak and was replaced. 
Aug 2015

159000 mi
Tranny got stuck in 3rd gear. 2008 model year came with lifetime warranty which Dodge respected. After 2 different 'computers' problem was solved. Not sure how many hours of labor - but 2 modules that were replaced were 1000$ each. 
Oct 2015

160000 mi
Oil Dipstick broke and stayed in pipe. $60 for replacement and fishing it out. 
Jul 2017

188000 mi

US $410
one wheel bearing  and one tie rod. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in Arizona, United States
Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010

35000 mi
Suspension strut bushings cracked. Replaced bushings and struts under warranty.  AC o-ring leak. Replaced o-ring, re-charged system. 
Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Nov 2011

39000 mi

US $958
TOP OF FUEL HAD A LEAK, NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL TANK 

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