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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,100
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. clean out carbon build up (1 reports)
2005 Dodge Magnum engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 122012

Magnum

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles

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

I've read reports from other 2005 Dodge Magnum owners and see that my problem is pretty much the same. The problem initially started where I noticed a slight jerk while on the freeway. It wasn't significant enough at that time for me to realize there was a problem arising, but now I have this full blown issue. My car went through the cutting off at the red light stage then on to the bas and esp light coming on and now the engine light flashes and beeps. When I start up the car it shakes so bad I feel like the engine will fall out. On my way to the mechanic, but now that I see all the complaints on how money is wasted with no resolve. I'm uncertain on having someone look at this car and feed me some bull. I can only say that I'm lucky to have had the car for a long time and I'm over 100K miles before having any trouble with the car. Up until the 100K mark I was getting all the regular services "required". I'm currently not in a position to get a new car, I need this baby fixed!!!

- caligirl1, Ontario, CA, US

problem #3

Feb 102010

Magnum V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

My Magnum has been giving me problems with shaking and cutting off for the past year. They first said I had carbon build up, I had that fixed. Problem persisted, next they said I had a broken coil, replaced that and as I was driving out of the mechanics my obd light came on again. Took it back in and this time I had a bad vacuum line... Needless to say I also had that repaired and I still have the same problem. I'm out over $500 and no one knows whats wrong.

- Greg W., Holland, MI, US

problem #2

Jun 062009

Magnum RT 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles

The car has been great, up until now. My main gripe is the crappy service, and total lack of understanding. I'm a mopar guy, have been all my life. I don't care what kind of financial problems they have! Welcome to our world! If your reading this and any of these things has happened to you, don't wait, take it in. It will eventually just lose all power and only be able tobe driven at idle speed. there will be a Bas or esp light on your instrament panel, also a Red flashing lightening bolt. This can happen without warning! If your Magnum has died at low rpm's (like when approaching a red light or stop) and idles extremely rough, get it in. They have told me it is a quick fix ( Ha!) in two days it will be two weeks they have been waiting for the part. Good luck

- Russ L., Fresno, CA, US

problem #1

Aug 092007

(reported on)

Magnum SXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

I am having a problem-my Magnum shakes when I am at the red light--it seems like it is going to cut off but it does not. My engine light came on twice and then went off--they says the codes were to get a fuel induction and sparks replaced-so I did get the sparks replace but had to wait on fuel induction. I took it the dealership again when it shaked at the light and they say now I have carbon buildup and they have to clean out the carbon--a whopping $1100.00--are they crazy! They say it is a problem that happens with Magnum and 300's--so why is this not a recall? can anybody give me some advice!

- femia71, Albany, GA, US

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