2005 Dodge Magnum problems
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has 853 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns fuel system. Next are air bags (15%) and engine (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 853 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 17% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 32 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 46 and 1
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 654 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 128 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 75 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 74 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 100 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 86 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 75 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 40 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 22 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 27 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 16 |
| 200k+ miles | 11 |
What the data shows
Of the 654 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 70,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 80,000 miles (121 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 32 complaints mention a crash; 17 complaints mention a fire; 46 injuries reported; 1 death reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2005 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Dodge Magnum with enough data (341 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 7 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Driver of the vehicle went off road and hit tree was killed. Unknown cause of crash may relate to airbag explosion. Car exploded on impact updated 12/04/17
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the collar bone and head, and minor scratches and bruises. The front passenger sustained minor injuries. In addition, the three children in the rear of the vehicle sustained minor bruises and injuries. All passengers required medical attention.
"dakata air bags" my air bags did not deploy in a side impact at 60 MPH I was turning left when I was hit broad side by a jeep goin in excess of 50 MPH. I was on the highway when this happened. We were not protected at all, causing injury to me and my passenger. Photos attached
My 2005 dodge magnum r/t experiences alignment issues with the vehicle pulling to the right. While the manufacturer claims it is "within spec" the dealership does not deny the problem exists. I have visited the dealership twice regarding the issue and will most likely go back a third time. I am aware of a TSB that is out regarding this issue, however I feel dealerships may not have all the information or choose not to perform the necessary work to fix this obviously widespread flaw.
2005 dodge magnum se will randomly stall at stop.currently this year 2014 car is stalling at every stop or idle.it will also randomly shut off on the highway. I have had the throttle body cleaned then replaced along with various sensors and problem still persists. I have taken it to multiply shops and no fix.when the stall occurs no code will come up but I will get the lightening bolt light on dash come on but will go away once the car is off and then turned on.