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.

1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,172 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.

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2005 Dodge Magnum lights problems

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #9

Mar 012020

Magnum

  • 156,000 miles

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

My dahboard lights and my headlight oscillates all the time the car is running N driving..ive had people surve N turn theyre brights on me in the dark its very dangerous and I cant drive my car..been to Dodge dealership 3 times.theyfix thisn that and charged me over 1500 dollars and its not fixed.they sont know what it is N act like they dont care to fix

- Ogdensburg, WI, USA

problem #8

Apr 182018

Magnum

  • 85,000 miles
NO1 head lights and dash lights flicker and go on and off continuely.when driving. NO2 steping on brakes at a light shuts down the engine.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

problem #7

Jan 012018

Magnum

  • 69,000 miles
Our Dodge Magnum has flickering headlights as well as dash lights also flicker. We our currently unable to drive the vehicle safety at night. Dodge says it could be 2 potential problems, first try replacing the light switch which has been done. The problem still exist, next to replace the FCM [front control module]. the FCM is on back order with no release date avaliable. Ok so they said to replace the PCM which includes the FCM which is also not avaliable. The lighs only flicker when the vehicle is running and at night. Makes no difference when turning or speed. We have contacted multiple dealers an all have the same response. The dealers sugested we try a junk yard for a use FCM, but how can we be sure that solves the problem. The problem started around January 2018. We purchased the car new 2005. We feel this is a major safety issue that needs to be address asap. Please help

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 262017

Magnum

  • 140,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving various speeds and making right or left turns using the turn signal indicators, the daytime running lamps would dim until the signal indicator turned off. Afterwards, the daytime running lamps would illuminate again. The vehicle was taken to ryan auto mall Chrysler Dodge Jeep (1000 highway 55 E, buffalo, mn 55313, phone number: (763) 682-2424) where it was determined that the vehicle was designed in that manner and nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Waverly, MN, USA

problem #5

Aug 152017

Magnum

  • 138,000 miles
Turn signal return clock spring broken tends to lock steering when broken are moved by turning the steering wheel #2 problem: Transmission locked in the park position can't get to move into drive socar can be driven I understand that this is a common problem; why are these two things not on recall? both are safety related..

- China Grove, NC, USA

problem #4

May 012008

Magnum

  • miles
Head lights cover distorted diminishes lighting when driving at night, turn signal stick don't turn off when turning,

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #3

May 242012

Magnum 6-cyl

  • 87,546 miles

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

I have not had a complete failure. Waiting on that to happen. I purchased a brand new 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT with V6, automatic transmission in 2005 from a dealership. It had approximately 36 miles on it. I have not had the pulling to the right everyone else had, but it does make a funny scrubbing sound while driving as if the tire was rubbing against the car on the right rear passenger side and several other problems that are common. I have depressed the brake and felt vibrations from pedal on several occasions. The car doesn't seem to be able to stop completely. I even got out to look, thinking I hit something. A few months ago, the power outlet located inside the astray stopped working. It blew a fuse, I replaced it. Then, two weeks ago, the power outlet in the console stopped working. Just two days ago, the battery went dead for the second time in three months. I replaced the battery again. Now all the sudden the ac/heater stopped working. You can hear it trying to come on, but the fan motor doesn't seem to be coming on. We've noticed that the headlights seem to surge at night. I will be taking our car in to the dealership, along with copies of complaints from other consumers.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #2

Sep 032012

Magnum

  • 178,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact state that while driving her vehicle at night, the head lights failed. The contact turned the lights back on but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the light switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 178,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 242011

Magnum 6-cyl

  • 84,000 miles
While driving ~40mph when it was completely dark outside, without any indication or warning, my headlights briefly dimmed for ~5 seconds and then I had no lights whatsoever. Needless to say, this could have easily proved to be fatal. Fortunately I am ok. Thus, I am taking this opportunity to file a report. I haven't had the opportunity to take my vehicle to the dealer yet but intend to.

- Berlin, CT, USA

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