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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%)

Chart based on 331 repairs.
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2005 Dodge Magnum other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 28 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

86300 mi

US $143
Hood wouldn't stay open. Struts replaced. 
90000 mi

US $884
Replaced rear hatch struts 
155000 mi

US $772
Windshield wipers froze up. New motor and linkage needed. Special order took a week. 
81840 mi

C $100
replaced the hydraulic lift arms for rear lift-gate. 
68000 mi Dealer replaced hatch struts, hatch kept falling in the cold. Headliner noise still there and not going away. At least the radio sounds good! 
69000 mi The struts that hold the hatch up were replaced. 
29000 mi Hatch struts weak. 
84500 mi

US $30
Rear liftgate struts replaced. 
89000 mi

US $25
Rear wiper arm broken. Replaced rear wiper arm. 
76000 mi

US $40
Broken rear wiper arm. Would not maintain even contact w glass along the length of travel. I purchased the replacement part and repaired it in about an hour with basic tools. 
94000 mi Sunroof reflash. 
35000 mi Trim on steering wheel not seated correctly. 
36000 mi Two windows were making clicking noises under operation. The window regulators were replaced. 
109000 mi

US $275
Turn signal cancel cam 
22000 mi Initial electonic display of outside ambiant temperature seemed be off (+ 10 degrees) and updates seemed to be very slow. 
106300 mi

US $200
Clock spring replacement due to clunk on turn signal cancellation. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

59000 mi

US $106
Thermostat was defective 
24000 mi Thermostat failed, stuck open 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

23000 mi

US $250
Interior rearview mirror delaminating Brake pedal replacement, defect found by mechanic 
26000 mi Replaced mirror 
82000 mi

US $1900
Drivers windshield wiper misaligned, free fix 
98000 mi

US $800
Left cat rusted along with pipe, replaced at independent shop 
122000 mi

US $100
rear wiper arm cracked and fell off, replace 
60000 mi

US $60
Brake park lockout failed. Car under warranty but repaired with upgraded part to prevent future issue. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

195920 mi Free up sticking rear hatch lock mechanism 
79000 mi

US $54
Replaced plastic brake interlock with billet aluminum replacement. Car was disabled. 
94000 mi Replaced hood and tailgate gas lift pistons (total of 4). 
113000 mi

US $29
Windshield washer nozzle broke. Purchased new part from local parts store, installed myself. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

16000 mi Key fob broke. Ashtray would not come out after you push on it. 
16700 mi Key fob replaced Ashtray replaced 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

24000 mi backseat cover came loose and needed to be replaced 

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2005 Dodge Magnum Other Problems

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