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2005 Dodge Magnum repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (10%)

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2005 Dodge Magnum electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

75000 mi

US $50
Freon was low. Recharge fixed it. 
112300 mi

US $120
Clock spring replaced 
36000 mi Brake light sometimes comes on when starting engine. Brake is off. Light goes out when brake release pulled. GPS system 1/4 mile from actual position. Cleared up after restarting engine. 
48000 mi Nav joystick not functional. Requires replacement of entire unit for $635. 
71000 mi

US $60
NAV joystick broke. I replaced it. Works OK, but not the way it should be. 
117000 mi Push buttons on key wouldn't open doors. Had to open up key and re-solder connections. This already happened before with both keys. 
22300 mi

US $40
Low on freon 
84200 mi

US $100
Air conditioning system was blowing warm, musty-smelling air. Heater worked fine. Mechanic pulled a vacuum and found it holding pressure, so they added a dye pack and recharged the system. The air blows cold now. Will return to check dye 
108500 mi

US $115
Wiper mechanism under the hood (near the firewall and brake fluid reservoir) were touching the cables leading the the pressure sensor when the wipers were on. This flexed the wire back and forth and broke it internally. 
128000 mi

US $1400
AC Compressor died. Replaced AC and all components. 
61040 mi

C $1000
Fuel gauge indicator was intermittent and stuck at full most of the time. Replaced both fuel level sensors. 
87300 mi

C $153
harder to start (winter) so replaced the battery. Dlr wanted $300. 
87000 mi Fog lamps no longer work. Decided not to fix. 
36580 mi

C $50
Passenger side fog lamp burnt out. 
40000 mi Nav buttons intermittent working  Driver Side Rear Window non functional  Sat Radio Static and cut outs 
41000 mi Ended up claiming the buttons were working, NOT FIXED - No Charge Fixed sat radio Fixed power window. 
22000 mi passenger side rear window failed to open a couple of times (intermittent- worked properly most of the time) Sometimes the rear hatch was slow to open or failed to open 100% - more noticeable in cold weather 
23000 mi joystick for navigation broke 
24000 mi navigation joystick broke 
29000 mi Temperature gauge in dash stopped working.  
35000 mi

US $50
U-Connect stopped working. 
22000 mi replaced radio 
24000 mi rear driver window not working. Could not fix! 
102000 mi

US $1200
replaced driving lamp. Requires removing fender liner. broken MPH guage. 
133000 mi

US $900
Speedometer failed. Car 50,000 miles out of warrenty. Complained to Factory. Dodge would pay part cost $700 if I pay labor cost $150. 
279000 mi

US $123
Battery was discharged. Jumped the car car off and it ran fine except the radio didn't produce sound. Dealer had to "turn the radio on" via the computer. The repair took about 10 minutes and cost $125. 
25000 mi Left door speaker cut out at highway speeds Rear driver's side window does not move with power switch. Intermittent 
35000 mi Repaired LR window regulator. 
36000 mi Dealer changed the rear window regulator and rear shock under the extended warranty. 
47000 mi

US $230
Upgraded to the Mopar Kicker speakers, kept the Boston Acoustics amp and it sounds great. 
66000 mi The rear window had to be replaced due to the rear antenna and rear defroster not working well together. Lots of static on AM radio with the defroster on. Dealer replaced rear window defogger and antenna shorted out, Replaced heater controls (light burned out), replaced seal in the rear axle. Numerous creaks dealer cannot replicate. all fixed under warranty 
9902 mi Replaced fog lamp under warranty 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $760
right rear window regulator unit replaced defective windshield wiper switch replaced 
41540 mi Seat heater damaged stitching in drivers seat back, pad and seat cover replaced. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30000 mi I found remote start reset button snapped off onto the driver's floor mat after 30K maint., not something I was aware existed or broke. The dealer ordered part and fixed it when the new module arrived. 
125000 mi

US $81
recharge a/c 
148900 mi

US $1234
Headlights and interior lights stay on, replace switch and oddly, air bag "D" $212 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

42780 mi

C $140
Flickering Lights. Service Bulletin found online. Dealership flashed 
77500 mi

C $90
rear wiper motor failed 
116520 mi

C $185
Bsattery replaced 
142280 mi

C $475
AC condenser and valve replaced 
162060 mi

C $565
Condenser and control panel replaced 
173600 mi

C $220
Recharge, install used ctl panel 
178560 mi

C $125
Window regulator, driver door 
73000 mi

US $90
AC not blowing cold. Dealership who sold me the car did not charge fully. At this trip leak detector was put in & checked. No leaks found but system was low. It was charged back to full and now works properly. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

154000 mi

US $160
Clockspring broke, turn signal would not cancel. Replaced clockspring 
52000 mi

US $50
Air bag clock spring went bad and had to be repaired. Light in the ac controler went out, Lights are not replaceable, unit has to be replaced. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

37000 mi

US $350
Intermittent wipers would go full speed when using turn signal 

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2005 Dodge Magnum Electrical Problems

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