TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD 18,000 MILESON IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FIRST TURNED ON AT 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS RESET. IN JUNE 2006 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC 70 MPH WITH CLEAR AND DRY ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO…
2005 Dodge Magnum powertrain problems
moderate 97 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
97
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
AFTER STARTING MY CAR, I ATTEMPTED (WITHOUT SUCCESS) TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK LEVER (AS CHRYSLER CALLS IT) HAD BROKEN AND LOCKED THE SHIFTER IN PARK. I FORTUNATELY HAD TOOLS IN THE BACK AND WAS ABLE TO DISASSEMBLE THE CENTER CONSOLE AND GET THE CAR MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TOLD BY FRIENDS THAT CHRYSLER HAD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS FORWARDED A COPY OF CHRYS…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 97 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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