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:
$9,020
Average Mileage:
46,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. sell the car. dodge has no solution (1 reports)
  2. use synthetic oil, replace air filter (1 reports)
2005 Dodge Magnum fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 082007

(reported on)

Magnum SXT 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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

Although the dealer seem to have made some inflated fuel mpgs claims, i just changed to a full synthetic oil, and a K&N air filter. I get 26 mpg on the highway, and 19-22 in the city.

- Donald M., Jonesboro, GA, US

problem #1

Jan 202007

(reported on)

Magnum SXT 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles

Even though the sticker quoted EPA estimates of 18MPG in the City and 27 on the highway, this Magnum has NEVER gotten better than 15MPG. I'm on the 232 gallon of mid-range gas and only have 3000 miles on the car

- Jeff W., Louisville, KY, US

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