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2005 Dodge Magnum
Engine Problems

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.
2005 Dodge Magnum Engine Problems
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- Engine Stalls And Cuts Off While Driving
- Valve Seat Failure - Engine Destroyed
- Engine Knocking
- Engine Light On
- Shakes When Idling
- ESP Light Comes On, Car Loses Power
- Engine Bolt Breaking
- Fatigued Accelerator Pedal. Cracked Free From Mount
- Intake Manifold Broken
- Metal Shavings In Engine
- Oil Line Disconnected Resulting In Engine Fire
- Throttle Body Malfunctioning
- Will Not Accelerate After A Stop
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
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