CarComplaints.com Notes: This is a classic example of why you should avoid the first model year of a new car. Sure, it's new and shiny but there's going to be some growing pains.

The 2005 Magnum has problems with the gear shifter getting stuck, a shaky and sometimes stalled engine and transmission failure at 75,000 miles.

Let someone else deal with those headaches.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,101 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2005 Dodge Magnum accessories - interior problems

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #5

May 022016

Magnum

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

"takata recall" I was notified of the recall when it was made available to me by fca us llc I contacted a dealer in claremore okla and the recall has yet to be repaired. I have children and would like this completed before possible injury occurs.

- Collinsville, OK, USA

problem #4

May 132017

Magnum

  • miles
Arrived home after shopping with granddaughter was unloading car when she moved seat forward and yelled smoke. I raced to passenger front and seen a trickle of smoke looked under the seat and observed a flame coming from the " heated seat control module" luckily I was home exstiguished the flame disconnected the battery. Then proceeded to take part off. Burned the connector, the wires, and the module. Car was parked and the keys was in my pocket. No power should of been going in the unit.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #3

Sep 012016

Magnum

  • 105,503 miles
The fuel pump is located directly under the passenger side back seat. It has a leak, and my car has been smeeling like gas for a month now without my knowledge. I finally took it to a mechanic and there was a poddle of gas under the seat where the nipple on the fuel pump broke. Not to mention my battery in the trunk, well the wires cross right over the fuel pump. This is not safe at all. These items should be nowhere near each other.

- Centerville, GA, USA

problem #2

Mar 032008

Magnum 8-cyl

  • miles
Problems with the sunroof - off track, problems with the transmission - leaking, problems with the front end suspension - axle, problems with the gear shift - would not engage out of park, problems with the driver side seat - cracking, problems with the driver side seatbelt - jams and problems with the hydraulic hinges on the hood as well as the rear hatch.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #1

Jun 112008

Magnum

  • 80,000 miles
Vehicle was parked when it caught fire. Neighbor noticed smoke and noise from car. Put fire out with hose. I am an automotive field service engineer assigned to do fire cause and origin. Origin was traced to a faulty seat heater on driver seat. Seat material performed as designed. Evidence was not completely destroyed by fire. My office # is the one listed on this complaint form. I specialize in automotive fire analysis. Ok to contact if required.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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