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2005 · Dodge
Dodge Magnum problems
637 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 3 active recall campaigns on file.
Reliability score
6.4 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
0
Critical
3
Severe
0
Moderate
Should you avoid this 2005 Magnum?
High-risk ownership
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
Electrical system: 41 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 76,000–143,066 mi
Suspension: 34 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 8,000–40,000 mi
Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average
3 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2005 Magnum· bodyInjury
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Dodge magnum. While the vehicle was parked, the rear liftgate opened and remained in a stationary position. Unexpectedly, there was an abrupt closure of the liftgate. The contact sustained a minor injury to the neck and shoulder area as a result of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge magnum. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v354000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Original owner of 2005 Dodge magnum r/t 5.7l. This is the third time since purchase of the car that I have had to replace lug nuts on all 4 tires. This is the 2nd complaint filed. I filed a previous complaint in 2014. Lug nuts should not be designed with fancy chrome that…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge magnum. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
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On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened
A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened
This could cause shoulder belt separation in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed
This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Under investigation
2 open at NHTSA
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened February 2015
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 637 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Dodge Magnum has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
The 2005 Dodge Magnum is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 41 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 76,000–143,066 mi; Suspension: 34 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 8,000–40,000 mi; Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 122 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 86,322 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 86,322 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Dodge Magnum has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Dodge Magnum?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 637 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Dodge/Magnum.
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