2005 Dodge Magnum electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 56 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke escaping from the instrument panel. The contact parked and exited the vehicle as the interior began to fill with black smoke. The fire and police department were called and a report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle would have to be towed to the dealer for investigation. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the gauges on the instrument panel flickered and smoke started to emit from the dashboard. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Magnum
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Air bags 131 complaints
- Engine 112 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 79 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints