2005 Dodge Magnum engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 112 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 112 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 102 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 102 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel loosened and the interior lighting became very dim. On occasion, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the passenger compartment. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures because the warning light indicators have never worked since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle would start roughly from time to time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Magnum
- Fuel system 141 complaints
- Air bags 131 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 79 complaints
- Electrical system 56 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints