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severe 30 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
30
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
2crashes
1injury
What stands out
Owners have filed 30 tires complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has a well-documented tire problem that spans multiple failure modes. Factory Continental tires are the primary complaint: owners consistently report tread worn to the wear bars between 9,000 and 26,000 miles despite rotating every 3,000–6,000 miles and maintaining proper pressure. Some replacements, like Firestone FR710 tires, fail even earlier. One owner's Continental tires were completely bald at 10,000 miles; another saw sidewall ruptures on Firestone tires just three years after purchase.
The vehicle also pulls persistently to the right, worsening after dealer alignment attempts. Service bulletins (0200304, 0200404) from Chrysler address alignment and suspension issues on this generation, yet owners report multiple failed alignment corrections. The combination of poor tire wear and pulling creates a vicious cycle: uneven wear accelerates tire failure, but fixing the alignment often makes it worse.
Tire failures have resulted in blowouts at highway speed—one at 70 mph causing a crash into a guardrail with $4,500 in structural damage and owner injury. Vibration and slapping noises are common, sometimes traced to out-of-balance tires, though balancing doesn't always resolve them. Liability is disputed: dealers blame tire manufacturers; tire companies blame alignment; Chrysler claims no defect.
Failure modes owners describe
Premature tire wear and bald tread
Factory tires (Continental, Bridgestone Turanza, Firestone FR710) wear to the wear bars or bald condition well before normal expectations, often between 9,000 and 26,000 miles. Owners report front tires becoming completely bald or nearly bald while rear tires show minimal tread, despite regular rotation every 3,000–6,000 miles and proper maintenance. Continental factory tires are specifically cited as having soft rubber composition unsuitable for the vehicle.
When: 9,000–26,000 miles; some reports as early as 5,000 miles on replacement Continentals
Symptoms owners cite: Tread depth reduced to wear bars; Uneven wear on outside edge of tires; Complete baldness on front tires while rears retain tread; Excessive air loss; Tires fail state inspection at 2/32" tread depth
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement tires cost $600–$800 per set; Continental offered only 35–60% credit toward replacement; dealers sometimes replaced only two tires initially, requiring owners to purchase full sets afterward
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers and Continental both blamed each other; Continental offered partial credit (35–60% of replacement cost) but refused to honor stated 65,000-mile warranty; dealers declined warranty coverage citing normal wear or driving habits; no recalls issued despite multiple online complaints
Tire vibration, imbalance, and slapping noise
Owners experience vibration or slapping noise traced to out-of-balance tires or abnormal tire conditions. Initial balancing and rotation provide temporary relief but noise and vibration persist or return. One owner reported tire remaining out of balance after dealer balancing.
When: Early in ownership; reported at low mileage (9,800–23,000 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration felt during driving; Slapping noise at highway speeds; Out-of-balance condition detected by technician (quarter-inch out of balance reported in one case); Noise returns after tire balancing and rotation
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple rotations and balancing attempts; one owner had to visit dealership four times for the same problem before wheel removal and balancing addressed the vibration partially, though slapping noise remained
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers recommended increasing rotation frequency to every 3,000 miles; some blamed driving habits (long trips, curvy roads); no warranty action taken for persistent vibration
Tire sidewall cracks and bead separation
Owners report sidewall cracking, ruptures, and bead separation on Firestone FR710 and ProTouring AS tires. One owner described what appeared to be a clean cut around the tire bead on multiple tires from the same purchase date.
When: Between 3–4 years of ownership (sidewall cracks); bead separation discovered during maintenance inspection
Symptoms owners cite: Sidewall rupture or crack; Bead separation appearing as a clean line around the bead; Multiple tires on same vehicle exhibiting the same defect; Excessive tread wear alongside structural failure
Repairs/costs cited: Tires discarded; Firestone refused to honor 65,000-mile warranty despite similar failure on multiple tires from same production batch
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Firestone declined warranty claim citing tread wear; no recall action despite consistent production date on affected tires (DOT 96A67100410, Week 4 2010)
Tire blowout at highway speed
Catastrophic tire failure at highway speeds with no prior warning. One case involved a tire blowing out at 70 mph after only 700 miles of driving; another at 65 mph at 55,950 miles (56,000 total). Blowouts resulted in loss of vehicle control and collision damage.
When: One at 700 miles; one at 55,950 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Complete tire blowout without warning; Sudden loss of control or collision (state trooper witnessed one incident); No observable defect prior to failure
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement 'A' frame (axle, subframe, struts) cost $4,500 in one crash; vehicle damage included door, fender, and bumper; personal injury sustained (back injury with ongoing medical treatment)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer stated cause was undetermined; no recall or defect acknowledgment; original-equipment Bridgestone tire involved
Tire cupping and abnormal wear patterns
Owners report cupping (scalloped wear pattern) and egg-shaped deformation on tires, indicating suspension or alignment issues or manufacturing defect. One owner had a tire declared so worn a dealership refused to perform alignment until tires were replaced.
When: 10,000–18,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Visible cupping or scalloped wear pattern; Egg-shaped condition or out-of-specification tire geometry; Uneven tread depth across tire width; Protruding belt visible on tire inner surface
Repairs/costs cited: Tires replaced; one owner replaced all four tires even after previous single and dual replacements; belt protrusion required immediate replacement due to safety concern
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Goodyear contacted regarding belt protrusion; no documented response; DaimlerChrysler customer service acknowledged the report but took no action
Vehicle pulling to the right with alignment difficulties
Vehicle pulls to the right even after alignment and balancing. Multiple alignment attempts often worsen the pulling condition. Related to suspension issues cited in service bulletins (0200304, 0200404) addressing right lead and revised alignment specifications. Owners attribute tire wear to this persistent alignment issue.
When: From purchase; recurring throughout ownership despite repair attempts at 4,000–23,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle pulls to right during normal driving; Pulling worsens after alignment correction; Accelerated tire wear on outside edges; Right-side tire blowouts reported
Codes mentioned: 020000 (Suspension, per service bulletins 0200304 and 0200404)
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple dealership alignment attempts; owners paid out-of-pocket for additional alignments when dealership refused warranty coverage; one alignment facility's technician confirmed the problem persisted after their work
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Service Bulletin 0200304 (May 2004, revised March 2005) addressed right lead and revised alignment specifications for 2005–2006 Chrysler 300/Charger/Magnum; Service Bulletin 0200404 (June 2004) addressed suspension/towing/lifting damage; suspension parts replaced under warranty in at least one case, yet alignment issue remained unresolved
Synthesized from 30 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
It's a meaningful issue. 30 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 17 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 11,000 and 18,759 miles, with the median around 13,600. A quarter of owners report trouble before 11,000; a quarter make it past 18,759. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires 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 tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Dodge/Magnum.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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