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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.
2005 Dodge Magnum repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 242 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Dodge Magnum
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| Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201083000 miUS $200 | replaced worn upper control arms, both sides. Found the ball joints faulty. | ||
| Aug 201090000 miUS $700 | replaced lower ball joints and control arms to eliminate loose condition | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201371900 miUS $350 | Worn front passenger ball joint. Replaced, front end alignment done. | ||
| Mar 201474000 miUS $380 | Replaced both tie rod ends. | ||
| Apr 201578300 miUS $1500 | Driver's side tie rod end worn; replaced Driver's side lower ball joints worn; replaced. | ||
| Jun 201580000 miUS $165 | Brake park interlock switch failed. | ||
| Aug 201580200 miUS $350 | Frequent stalling. Crankshaft sensor failed. | ||
| Dec 201581000 miUS $300 | Shimmy in steering wheel between 40-55 MPH. Wheels rebalanced, Inner tie rod end replaced, front end aligned. Shimmy still present. | ||
| Feb 201681600 miUS $350 | Shimmy in steering wheel between 40-55 MPH. Wheels rebalanced (again). Driver's side inner tie rod end replaced. | ||
| May 201683000 miUS $400 | Lower ball joint replaced due to mandatory inspection, front end aligned. Had noticed nothing wrong. | ||
| Nov 201684500 miUS $30 | Rear liftgate struts replaced. | ||
| May 201787000 mi | Fog lamps no longer work. Decided not to fix. | ||
| Sep 201789000 miUS $25 | Rear wiper arm broken. Replaced rear wiper arm. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Colorado, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| May 201836000 mi | Replaced broken selector in the shifter for the transmission to get it into gear. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Jul 201173000 miUS $100 | Radiator fans replaced (complete replacement of both fans, motors as a single part/assembly) | ||
| Sep 201285000 miUS $450 | Failed motor and transmission mounts replaced with newer and better Mopar mounts for the SRT 392. Possibly a little too firm. | ||
| Apr 2014106300 miUS $200 | Clock spring replacement due to clunk on turn signal cancellation. | ||
| Jul 2014108500 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2016128000 miUS $1400 | AC Compressor died. Replaced AC and all components. | ||
| Nov 2018148000 miUS $265 | Radiator leak, replaced radiator | ||
| Jul 2023185000 mi | Sunroof drains clogged | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Utah, United States Feb 2005 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 20057000 mi | replace power steering pump under warranty | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Jun 2020 | |||
| May 200722898 mi | replace both outer tie rods and set toe | ||
| Aug 200726759 mi | upon initial accel, feels like tranny is shaking. dlr could find nothing wrong. shimmy in steering wheel at 110-120 kph: replaced frt lateral arm. | ||
| May 200835091 mi | front end wobble re-occurs: balanced front tires. rack & pinion leaking with excessive play: replaced gear, nut & atf+4; replaced lateral arm (again). | ||
| Jan 201054560 miC $347 | Outer tie rod ends. Then alignment. | ||
| Oct 201060540 miC $175 | check engine light came on while driving. took car in for general service next including engine light. repair was for thermostat. | ||
| Jun 201168200 mi | computer flash performed for a sometimes hard start and for intermittent hesitation on cruise at highway speeds both upper control arms replaced, both front tention struts replaced | ||
| Oct 201277800 miC $600 | Emerg brake pedal and cable plus the emerg brake shoes. | ||
| May 201487300 miC $410 | harder to start (winter) so replaced the battery. Dlr wanted $300. replaced sway bar bushings, $80 replaced steering shaft, $330 | ||
| Jul 201595480 miC $22 | Handle on oil dipstick broke IN the tube. Had to use 3/32" drill, drilled a hole and screwed in a drywall screw to extract the dipstick. Really really tight but I got it out. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Apr 200833000 mi | Reflashed PCM. Fixed rattling sunroof. | ||
| May 200835000 mi | Replaced LR shock. Repaired LR window regulator. | ||
| Jun 200836000 mi | Dealer changed the rear window regulator and rear shock under the extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 200841000 mi | I replaced the sway bar links and greased bushings on the Hotchkis front sway bar. Also replaced spark plugs installed champions, previous owner installed Bosch plugs and it runs much better with the Champs. | ||
| Jan 200998000 mi | dealer replaced the rack and pinion, it was leaking fluid. Changed trans fluid and diff fluid | ||
| Jun 2009US $230 | Upgraded to the Mopar Kicker speakers, kept the Boston Acoustics amp and it sounds great. | ||
| Dec 200966000 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 | ||
| Jan 201068000 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! | ||
| Feb 201069000 mi | The struts that hold the hatch up were replaced. | ||
| Nov 201083000 miUS $350 | I replaced the front struts and the rear shocks. The parts were worn out the car was very floaty on the road. The Bilsteins are a tremendous improvement over the stock struts/shocks. I also had an alignment performed. | ||
| Apr 201190000 miUS $200 | Egr valve had to be repaired. Left side oxygen sensors threw codes. Repaired both | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201375000 miUS $50 | Freon was low. Recharge fixed it. | ||
| Jun 201376000 mi | Took in for alignment but was told the inner tie rod ends are bad. Estimate was $500 to fix, parts are ~$100 so I'll do it myself and take back for alignment. | ||
| Mar 201491000 miUS $60 | Replaced the stabilizer links because they were causing a rattle in the front end. | ||
| Oct 2015112300 miUS $120 | Clock spring replaced | ||
| Dec 2015114000 miUS $400 | Replaced the lower A arm due to bad bushings. Also replaced the stabilizer bar connecting arm on passenger side due to rattle. Connecting arm replacement was done about 20K ago, but the part went bad. | ||
| Jan 2017128000 miUS $250 | Replaced rack | ||
| Nov 2017138000 miUS $30 | Replaced thermostat due to leak | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201022300 miUS $40 | Low on freon | ||
| Jun 201128000 miUS $125 | Replace Transmission mount | ||
| Mar 201335000 miUS $25 | CAM POSITION SENSOR | ||
| Apr 201439000 miUS $1200 | PCM FAILURE | ||
| Dodge Magnum in North Carolina, United States Nov 2006 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 200622000 mi | replaced radio | ||
| Jul 200624000 mi | rear driver window not working. Could not fix! | ||
| Aug 200766000 mi | Replaced heads because of excessive tapping. | ||
| Sep 200769000 mi | Replaced transmission oil pan because of leaks. | ||
| Dec 2007102000 miUS $1200 | replaced driving lamp. Requires removing fender liner. broken MPH guage. | ||
| Jun 2008133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2009154000 miUS $160 | Lower ball joint and alignment. | ||
| Jun 2010180000 miUS $680 | Inner and outer tie rods.... | ||
| Jan 2011184000 miUS $320 | Front steering bushing | ||
| Jun 2011184000 miUS $470 | $.89 part broke in the shifter box not allowing me the get the car out of park. Car had to be towed. Had to replace the entire shifter box. | ||
| Jun 2012187000 miUS $260 | oil pressure sensor failed. repair require the removal of the alternator in order to get to sensor. | ||
| Dec 2017276000 miUS $360 | Replaced Idler assembly, pulley, and belt. | ||
| Mar 2018279000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 201176000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201176700 miUS $350 | Needed new tie rod to pass inspection. Needed air flow sensor to pass emissions. | ||
| Feb 201282600 miUS $450 | 3 tie-rod ends needed to be replaced, including one replaced 6k miles prior. That end was replaced under warranty from the tie-rod mfgr. | ||
| Jul 201284200 miUS $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 | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 2009120000 miUS $800 | trans sensor and module plate, they said they couldnt replace just the sensor they had to replace the whole module. | ||
| Mar 2010131000 miUS $300 | code for egr valve | ||
| Aug 2010136000 miUS $650 | replace front tires due to outer wear from bad tie rod ends. Replaced with Moog after market because they have grease fittings installed. | ||
| Mar 2012150000 miUS $200 | replaced steering linkage/ universal joint went bad was clunking around over small bumps and slight play in steering now is quiet and tight... | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016130000 miUS $250 | Rear Pinion seal leaking. Dealer replaced Pinion seal, but had to special order the part. | ||
| Mar 2017150000 miUS $450 | Replaced flex pipes and catalytic converters due to physical damage. I drive through a construction zone on my way to work and likely ran over something, there was clearly impact damage to the flex pipes when I took it in. The catalytic converters were not completely bad but only had another year or two, so I opted to save on labor and get both replaced as a preventative measure. | ||
| Sep 2017160000 miUS $250 | Small leak in the coolant system. Repair shop replaced a few hoses and installed a new thermostat. | ||
| Jun 2018174000 miUS $250 | Brake line rubbed against frame and burst. Mechanic replaced the brake line with a new one and secured it. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 201157300 miUS $400 | Shifter would not come out of park. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 |
| Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201263860 miC $321 | crankshaft sensor valve | ||
| Nov 201264360 miC $125 | faulty thermostat replaced | ||
| Apr 201366960 miC $340 | crankcase valve sensor had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201370680 miC $380 | oil pressure sender or switch failed and needed replacement | ||
| Dec 201581840 miC $100 | replaced the hydraulic lift arms for rear lift-gate. | ||
| Apr 201682560 miC $560 | Replaced a broken pin in ignition assembly, (starter motor actuator) | ||
| Jun 201789280 miC $265 | Worn out front left tie rod, replaced. still needs new ball joints | ||
| Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2005 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Jan 200736580 miC $50 | Passenger side fog lamp burnt out. | ||
| Nov 200871920 miC $300 | Power steering hose replaced. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Iowa, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015174200 miUS $470 | Front left lower ball joint started squeaking. Replaced both front upper and both front lower control arms with new Moog greasable parts. Lifetime alignments from Firestone when I was done. | ||
| Jun 2017190000 miUS $50 | LEFT REAR UPPER CENTER CONTROL ARM SQUEAKING - REPLACED ARM 30 MINUTES | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Apr 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Jun 200818000 mi | Parking brake would not hold. Readjusted it. Noise in rear end during turning/ parking maneuvers. Lubed the latch for the driver-side rear seat. | ||
| Nov 200945000 mi | Check engine light came on. Scan code shows coolant themostat below temp and other code 1521. Reset light. Has not returned. | ||
| May 201170300 miUS $75 | Tie rod end replacement. Replaced tie rod ends for abnormal wear and vibration. Very common on cars with 20" and above wheels, but our RT is running the stock 18" wheels. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Vermont, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Feb 20059902 mi | Replaced fog lamp under warranty | ||
| Oct 200533363 mi | Interior SunVisor clip broke off. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Dec 200537500 mi | Windshield broke on cold, I had complained since Jan of '05 about a snapping sound from windshield every time the body flexed on cold days. Finally cracked and they found service bulletin and replaced a rivet in windshield frame all under warranty. | ||
| May 200646597 miUS $100 | Replace right wheel bearing done under extended warranty $100 deductible. | ||
| Aug 200650992 miUS $100 | Left and right swaybars and replace left wheelbearing. Fixed under extended warranty $100 deductible. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200725000 mi | Left door speaker cut out at highway speeds Rear driver's side window does not move with power switch. Intermittent | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 200723000 mi | joystick for navigation broke | ||
| Mar 200724000 mi | navigation joystick broke | ||
| Jan 200829000 mi | Temperature gauge in dash stopped working. Hatch struts weak. Ashtray broken. | ||
| Oct 200835000 miUS $30 | Check engine light on. Code for crankshaft position sensor indicated. | ||
| Dec 200835000 miUS $50 | U-Connect stopped working. | ||
| Mar 201150000 miUS $100 | Motor mount failed. Replaced both motor mounts. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada Sep 2005 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 200835340 miC $400 | Engine began to surge at 2000 RPM. At times the engine nealy stalled. Random and not repeatable. Dealer could not replicate problem. | ||
| Jun 200836580 miC $375 | Problem 1 returned after 6 weeks. Throttle body replaced after diagnostics. no reoccurence after 1000 km. | ||
| Jan 200942780 miC $20 | Thermostat defective, replaced | ||
| Mar 201052080 miC $360 | Required a repair to the #2 injector harness. A soft short developed and a MIL. | ||
| Feb 201161040 miC $1000 | Fuel gauge indicator was intermittent and stuck at full most of the time. Replaced both fuel level sensors. | ||
| Nov 201275120 mi | Upper control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced | ||
| Jan 201678940 miC $600 | O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear. | ||
| Jun 201696100 miC $600 | Tie rod ends worn thru normal use. Replaced | ||
| Jul 2017102400 miC $1000 | Replaced all front end components. Tension Rod and all bushings. Worn and loose | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2005 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Aug 200735000 mi | Trim on steering wheel not seated correctly. Also repaired in this visit was tranny hesitation which was a simple reflash and a broken rear driver side power window switch bracket which was ordered and received/installed the following day. Also, the exterior mirrors vibrated. The ordered new one | ||
| Sep 200736000 mi | Two windows were making clicking noises under operation. The window regulators were replaced. | ||
| Nov 200849000 miUS $130 | Noise in front end. | ||
| Dec 200960000 miUS $830 | Noises coming from front end. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Virginia, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 200740000 mi |
Nav buttons intermittent working
Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed Driver Side Rear Window non functional |
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| Apr 200741000 mi | Ended up claiming the buttons were working, NOT FIXED - No Charge Fixed sat radio Fixed power window. | ||
| Mar 200987000 miUS $250 | Both driver side and passenger side bushing in the front tension struts were torn. Still drivable and general ok, but I replaced as a precaution. Worn out swaybar bushings causing a thunk in the front end. Replaced bushings. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 200894000 mi | Sunroof reflash. Transmission leak. Tie rods and front shocks. | ||
| Aug 2009130000 miUS $850 | Speed sensor replaced | ||
| Oct 2010166800 miUS $200 | Intermittent misfire-owner replaced spark plugs, sensor; needs torque converter had shift module replaced | ||
| Mar 2011171000 mi | Needed torque converter when sold. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Nov 2005 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 200736000 mi | Transmission clunks when cold - shifting from reverse to drive Multiple warning lights came on several times. Goes away when restarting engine. 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. | ||
| May 200738000 mi | Transmission clunks when cold shifting from reverse to drive. | ||
| Aug 200748000 mi | Nav joystick not functional. Requires replacement of entire unit for $635. | ||
| Nov 200751000 miUS $125 | Check engine light came on due to stuck open thermostat. Thermostat replaced. OK now. | ||
| Aug 200971000 miUS $60 | NAV joystick broke. I replaced it. Works OK, but not the way it should be. | ||
| Sep 200973000 mi | Moon roof doesn't close properly. I will fix it later per instructions on user website. | ||
| Sep 201086000 mi | Torque strut bushings worn and need replacing. Will do soon. $600 estimate. | ||
| Oct 201086300 miUS $143 | Hood wouldn't stay open. Struts replaced. | ||
| Mar 201190000 miUS $884 | Replaced torque struts and aligned. Replaced rear hatch struts | ||
| Mar 201299000 miUS $267 | Replaced outer tie rod ends due to wobble | ||
| Jul 2012101000 miUS $50 | GPS joystick broke for the 2nd time. | ||
| Aug 2012102000 miUS $543 | Inner tie rod ends replaced Low oil pressure warning light came on, replaced switch. Oil dipstick broke Transmission clunked shifting gears when cold. Reflashed. | ||
| May 2013113000 mi | Leak in transmission at electrical switch O-ring. Was going to replace the unit, but then they discovered a stripped thread where it connects to another device. Total repair would have been $600. Might do later if necessary. | ||
| Jul 2013113800 miUS $4176 | Replaced transmission case connector and electrical plate. I suspect the connector was damaged by the dealer when doing a fluid change, but can’t prove it. The threads were stripped. Transmission failed in traffic. Torque converter was shredding material into the filter and it clogged up. Complete rebuild needed. Earlier repair wasted except the shop credited back $300 of labor towards the trans. rebuild. | ||
| Aug 2013117000 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. | ||
| May 2014124000 mi | Plastic tab broke that allows shifting out of park. To be replaced. Must use screwdriver to allow shifting for now or just leave it in neutral. Tow driver fixed it temporarily. | ||
| Nov 2015138000 miUS $260 | Replaced "pink thingy" that caused lockup in park. | ||
| Jul 2016146200 miUS $99 | Engine warning light came on. Needed a new gas tank vent hose. | ||
| Jan 2017155000 miUS $772 | Windshield wipers froze up. New motor and linkage needed. Special order took a week. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Sep 2005 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jul 200722000 mi | Slight rattle in area of sunroof while driving on rough surfaces Initial electonic display of outside ambiant temperature seemed be off (+ 10 degrees) and updates seemed to be very slow. 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 | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada Apr 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Aug 200719220 miC $105 | driver side tie rod end, replaced under warranty, had to pay for wheel alignment. | ||
| Sep 200834100 miC $750 | Went for oil change and injector clean, found out I needed a tune up had no time needed to bring back following day, found leaking transmission plug, screw in tire, fixed warranty. Leaking steering pump hos--had to order and install next day and do flush. | ||
| Feb 200937820 miC $85 | Went for sched maintenance and oil change, found both tie rods gone, 2nd time for left, had no time to wait, and had no possible time to resched for repair in feb, as I was leaving for holidays right away. | ||
| Mar 200938440 mi | Replaced tie rod ends again, wanted me to get a wheel alignment as it is not covered under warranty, went elsewhere for that as I refuse to give dodge more money for an inherent deficiency. | ||
| Dec 200945880 miC $170 | tie rod ends had to be replaced for a third time in 3 yrs, another suspension problem, I can't remember off hand but swing arm links? and bushings? needed to be replaced, and an alignment done. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 200997000 mi | Front swaybar bushings. | ||
| Sep 2010117000 miUS $90 | I have owned this car since new. The EGR valve need to be replaced at 117K miles. This car has been extremely reliable and has proven to me that Consumer Reports is dead wrong with their ratings. My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is a big POS. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 201267000 miUS $800 | Due to a mfg defect on the transmission dipstick, water was allowed to enter the transmission and ultimately cause a complete failure. UPDATE: would have been covered by 7/70. Chrysler only reimbursed cost of parts ($1600) since not done by a dealer. | ||
| Mar 201374000 miUS $450 | both tie rod ends were pretty worn. replaced both sides and had car aligned again. huge difference after repairs. steering of the car was clunking pretty bad prior to fix | ||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $175 | Have a leak some where in the cooling system. Leaking anti freeze Check engine light and oil light. | ||
| Dec 2014101000 miUS $225 | Check engine and oil light came on. Faulty sensor. | ||
| Jan 2015115800 miUS $270 | Oil pressure sending unit. After 3 non oem parts finally realized only part to work was mopar. | ||
| Jun 2015109000 miUS $275 | Same problem with oil sensor. Turn signal cancel cam | ||
| Mar 2016123000 miUS $378 | Clunking over bumps. | ||
| Aug 2016129600 mi | pulled the thermostat and put in new gasket | ||
| Jan 2017121500 miUS $72 | Loose fitting. Tightened but lower bushings are gone. Not going to fix at this time. | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201497960 miC $90 | EGR Valve replaced. Code P0406 | ||
| Dodge Magnum in New York, United States Sep 2005 - Jan 2008 | |||
| Feb 200724000 mi | Thermostat failed, stuck open | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Idaho, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200832000 miUS $75 | Transmission leak from a sensor seal. Replaced sensor and it fixed the problem. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in West Virginia, United States Mar 2006 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Feb 200746000 mi | 2 leaking transmission electrical switch seals (o-rings)- a known issue (TSB exists) | ||
| Mar 200748000 mi | Tech had failed to top off transmission fluid at seal replacement visit 3 wks. earlier. | ||
| Mar 200865000 miUS $760 | EGR valve replacement right rear window regulator unit replaced defective windshield wiper switch replaced | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200950500 miUS $100 | Torn inner left CV boot. Dealer replaced 1/2 shaft under warranty, with $100 deductible. | ||
| Jun 200954200 miUS $170 | two outer tie rod ends (performed work myself; parts $110) & 4 wheel alignment at reputable alignment shop. | ||
| Oct 200959000 miUS $600 | Transfer Case Shudder TSB#21-011-06 | ||
| Dec 200960000 mi | Replaced two front lower control arm forward bushings. | ||
| Jul 201066000 miUS $250 | Replaced inner tie rod ends & replaced lower control arm bushings | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200759000 miUS $106 | Thermostat was defective | ||
| Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200628520 mi | pinion seal leaking, replaced | ||
| Jun 200739060 mi | Power transfer unit replaced | ||
| Jul 200741540 mi | Seat heater damaged stitching in drivers seat back, pad and seat cover replaced. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200975000 miUS $500 | replace inner and outer tie rods on both sides of front axle. Alignment. | ||
| Mar 200972000 miUS $106 | Vibration from car when turning sharply on pavement. Parking lot type maneuver. Transfer case clutches replaced. I paid for parts, dealership covered labor. | ||
| Jul 200978000 miUS $200 | Vibration in steering wheel at highway speeds. Replace inner and outer tie rods (both sides). Helped but didn't solve it completely. | ||
| Jun 201095000 miUS $675 | noticed a noise from the front end. had a mechanic diagnose and was told both lower control arms needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201097900 miUS $200 | Check engine light, rough idle, sometimes go into "safe mode" while on freeway. Codes indicated throttle body was bad. Replaced throttle body, unplugged battery overnight and all seems well 2000 miles later. | ||
| Jun 2011109000 miUS $560 | Replaced the driver's side rear wheel bearing. | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013148800 miC $700 | new water pump, its internal, not a bolt on | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 200960000 miUS $60 | Brake park lockout failed. Car under warranty but repaired with upgraded part to prevent future issue. | ||
| Oct 201285500 miUS $180 | Replaced right front bearing | ||
| Aug 201395400 miUS $200 | Minor water pump leak found at timing belt change | ||
| Nov 201397700 miUS $24 | Thermostat stuck open | ||
| Apr 2015105000 miUS $110 | Replaced lower right control arm due to worn ball joint | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States Jul 2006 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Nov 200614200 mi | Transmission slipping due to leak | ||
| Feb 200717000 mi | Sunroof rattle fixed, but later found they damaged surround molding in the process, and repaired at the next sudden and unexpected visit. Oil and filter change, but didn't fill, 1.1/4 q low - I checked before I left and they filled it. | ||
| Jul 200723000 miUS $250 | Interior rearview mirror delaminating Brake pedal replacement, defect found by mechanic | ||
| Aug 200726000 mi | Replaced mirror Brake pedal replaced. | ||
| Dec 200730000 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. | ||
| Aug 200839000 miUS $700 | Bushing worn out on front left locating arm causing excessive play/tire wear. Bushing integral with expensive chrysler-only part. 80K tires thus replaced w/19K miles, also replaced struts/shocks as they had worn out. | ||
| Oct 200842000 miUS $350 | Another front bushing worn, replaced bushing rather than entire locating arm. | ||
| Dec 200844000 mi | Front end wandering, related to bushing replacement, dealer tightened engine cradle at no charge. | ||
| Sep 200954000 miUS $400 | EGR Valve | ||
| Oct 200955000 miUS $600 | Inner and outer tie rods replaced, unusually loose steering was the symptom. | ||
| Mar 201060000 miUS $800 | Front lower control arm bushings worn out again, another $800+ for this repair. Other expenses were due to 60K maintenance. | ||
| Apr 201173000 miUS $900 | Replaced right tie rod and lower control arm. Also had to clean carbon buildup, replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Nov 201182000 miUS $1900 | Drivers upper A arm bushings worn out, replaced, $450 Torn boot on RF brake caliper; replaced caliper Axle leak both sides of case at shafts, $450 RR parking brake disintegrated; $400 Front struts starting to leak, no repair yet Drivers windshield wiper misaligned, free fix | ||
| Oct 201298000 miUS $800 | left side catalytic converter rusted at pipe attachment Left cat rusted along with pipe, replaced at independent shop | ||
| Jan 201387300 miUS $250 | Replace tie-rod | ||
| Mar 2014122000 miUS $100 | rear wiper arm cracked and fell off, replace | ||
| Jun 2014125000 miUS $81 | sway bar bushings replaced recharge a/c | ||
| Dec 2014133000 miUS $1800 | Lower control arms, stabilizer links, tie rod outer all replaced Replaced lower steering shaft $500 Replace trans cup plug $227 Carbon build up on 3.5 L / $150 cleaning | ||
| Feb 2016148900 miUS $1234 | Replace dipstick/tube, $76 Replace steering column boot due to persistent squeak upon turning $230 Rear axle/pinion seals leaking, replaced. $716 (labor mostly) Headlights and interior lights stay on, replace switch and oddly, air bag "D" $212 | ||
| Mar 2017163000 miUS $2900 | Rear Axle shaft and hub replacement due to galvanic corrosion of aluminum and cast iron parts | ||
| Aug 2017167000 miUS $550 | Transmission cooler broke and overheated, but I was just a mile from the dealer | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Mar 200723000 mi | Minor fluid leak from transmission. Two o-rings replaced that seal an electrical connection. Paid by original warranty coverage. I don't know the cost. | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Magnum in Quebec, Canada Sep 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 201075020 miC $200 | Persistent drivability problems when cold. Poor fuel mileage overall. Computer was throwing out nonsense codes (many codes). Shop held car 3 days to confirm was oxygen sensors (both) failure. Very happy with result and charges. | ||
| Jan 201177500 miC $90 | rear wiper motor failed | ||
| Jun 201183080 miC $850 | Replacement of lower control arms and brake backing plates (dust shields) and alignment. | ||
| Apr 2013110140 miC $400 | Pads and rotors and one wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 2013116520 miC $185 | Bsattery replaced | ||
| Jun 2014138880 miC $400 | control arms/ball joints, strut bars, struts | ||
| Aug 2014142280 miC $475 | AC condenser and valve replaced | ||
| Mar 2015155620 miC $100 | belt changed | ||
| Aug 2015162060 miC $565 | Condenser and control panel replaced | ||
| Jun 2016173600 miC $220 | Recharge, install used ctl panel | ||
| Nov 2016176580 miC $400 | Two wheel bearings replaced + alignment | ||
| Apr 2017178560 miC $125 | Window regulator, driver door | ||
| Nov 2017195920 mi | Free up sticking rear hatch lock mechanism | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 200735000 mi | no power when cold, cant excede 30 mph | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jan 201142780 miC $140 | Flickering Lights. Service Bulletin found online. Dealership flashed | ||
| Jun 201145260 mi | EGR Valve replaced | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Oct 200756000 mi | Clogged EGR valve resulted in Check Engine light. Did not affect driveability. Got flash update with replacement EGR. All Ok since, motor seems to have more pick-up now. | ||
| Aug 200982000 mi | Loud rattle from front when going over speed bumps in neighborhood. Torn bushings in strut arms, both sides. Both strut arms were special ordered and replaced. Had to point out to dealership tech and service writer torn bushings while car was on the lift. | ||
| Jan 201094000 miUS $150 | Replaced hood and tailgate gas lift pistons (total of 4). Replaced headlight shells, both were crazed and deeply yellowing in the clear plastic lenses. Unable to sell in this condition. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201098000 miUS $909 | Engine failure code indicated vacuum problem. Rough idle, poor acceleration. Diagnosed as 'disintergrating' rocker arm assemblies. Replaced both assemblies and lifters. | ||
| Apr 2013141700 miUS $900 | upper/lower control arms, bushings,tie rod ends, alignment | ||
| Sep 2013157000 miUS $200 | Cooling fan failure. Replaced fan assy. Ball joint, driver side, upper A Frame passenger side, lower ball joint | ||
| Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201196900 miC $580 | Left lower ball joint boot was compromised and leaking. I ordered two new MOOG ball joints (right and left) and had repair shop install at 1.9 hours per side. Clunks in front end persist. Could be upper control arms. | ||
| Nov 201198800 mi | Diagnosis only. Knocking heard in the upper front end (likely upper control arm bushings). My mechanic says let it ride through the winter, annoying but not unsafe. A squeak has begun in the same area (upper control arm ball joint?). | ||
| Feb 2012102360 miC $450 | Left lower ball joint (1 of 2) replaced as it was squeaking up a storm. Replaced rear brakes as something was caught between right rear pad & rotor and caused 1cm gouge in the rotor. Still need to replace upper shock tower plates. arrgghhhh | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201584000 miUS $500 | Check engine light came on. Code for Cat system. Left Cat and 2 Oxygen sensors needed replaced. | ||
| Feb 201695000 miUS $230 | EGR Valve replaced (and broken dipstick) | ||
| Dec 2016105000 miUS $185 | Heard a knocking/clunking noise. Replaced Left Front Inner tie rod. | ||
| Jan 2017106075 miUS $3116 | 1st gear and reverse issues. Transmission replaced. 1st owner treated car like crap & drove it hard from stoplight to stoplight (he told me so himself - jerk). | ||
| Feb 2017107600 miUS $85 | replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Aug 2017113000 miUS $29 | Windshield washer nozzle broke. Purchased new part from local parts store, installed myself. | ||
| Nov 2017116000 mi | Coolant was leaking. Looked to be coming from the AC pump area. Ended up being a bad hose clamp. Shop replaced with new clamp at no charge. | ||
| Apr 2018124220 miUS $758 | Replaced front struts, sway bar links & idler pulley | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 2017101000 miUS $20 | Heat shield came loose Reattached | ||
| Aug 2021134000 miUS $2200 | Front end Front right body failure where attached to wheels | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Sep 2005 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 200745000 miUS $100 | I replaced 2 rear shocks | ||
| Jul 200855000 miUS $280 | CEL light came on. It through a code for a bad EGR valve. EGR vavlve was replaced for 280 labor included. | ||
| Sep 200979000 miUS $54 | Replaced plastic brake interlock with billet aluminum replacement. Car was disabled. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jan 200886000 miUS $18 | Replaced out side tie rod ends. Replaced front sway bar bushings. | ||
| Jun 200896000 miUS $100 | replaced EGR valve | ||
| Apr 2009114000 miUS $200 | replaced tension struts | ||
| Mar 2011145000 miUS $180 | suspension noise. Replaced both outer tie rod ends,replaced left inside tie rod, replaced left lower control arm. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States May 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201873000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Magnum in Montana, United States Sep 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Feb 200852000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 200855000 mi | Body molding paint chiping, ordered molding, sent it to paint, 4 shops later ordered new molding, still havent seen it. | ||
| Dodge Magnum in North Dakota, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011119000 miUS $4700 | Engine replaced | ||
| Jun 2011122000 miUS $250 | Outer tie rod ends worn and replaced. | ||
| Jan 2012130500 miUS $250 | Oil light was coming on at idle, replaced Oil Pressure Sending Unit | ||
| Oct 2013154000 miUS $160 | Clockspring broke, turn signal would not cancel. Replaced clockspring | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Magnum in Nevada, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200616000 mi | Key fob broke. Ashtray would not come out after you push on it. | ||
| Nov 200616700 mi | Key fob replaced Ashtray replaced | ||
| Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200622000 miUS $350 | Something in brakes that needed adjustment, also warped rotors, but not included in this survey. | ||
| Jun 200737000 miUS $350 | Rough idle at stoplight/stalled in heat Intermittent wipers would go full speed when using turn signal | ||
2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Sep 2005 - Nov 2007 | |||
| Aug 200724000 mi | backseat cover came loose and needed to be replaced | ||
| Dodge Magnum in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200937000 mi | Shifter get stuck in park sometimes. Dealer wont fix if they dont see it happen. Its gotten stuck about 25 times. | ||
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