Q: 2007 dodge magnum 2.7 185 k miles , sometimes shuts off while at a red might light a stop sign or even traffic if my car idles for
My 2007 Dodge Magnum 2.7 with 185 k miles has been shutting off lately if I am at a stop sign a red light or traffic for long , help ! I'm so worried I drive with my kids daily just the other night it stopped in traffic in the highway and the person behind me tapped my bumper more then hard for following me to closely to begin with and now my bumper is all scratched which would have never happened had it not shut off . Check engine light is on now to Auto zone said could be o2 sensor or coil intakes or anything : I need more opinions from a mechanic please !
My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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