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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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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 331 repairs.
2005 Dodge Magnum transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 32 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
| 130000 mi US $250 |
Rear Pinion seal leaking. Dealer replaced Pinion seal, but had to special order the part. |
| 36000 mi | Replaced broken selector in the shifter for the transmission to get it into gear. |
| 26759 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. |
| 57300 mi US $400 |
Shifter would not come out of park. |
| 85000 mi US $450 |
Failed motor and transmission mounts replaced with newer and better Mopar mounts for the SRT 392. Possibly a little too firm. |
| 67000 mi US $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. |
| 34100 mi C $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. |
| 36000 mi | Transmission clunks when cold - shifting from reverse to drive |
| 38000 mi | Transmission clunks when cold shifting from reverse to drive. |
| 102000 mi US $543 |
Transmission clunked shifting gears when cold. Reflashed. |
| 113000 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. |
| 113800 mi US $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. |
| 124000 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. |
| 138000 mi US $260 |
Replaced "pink thingy" that caused lockup in park. |
| 69000 mi | Replaced transmission oil pan because of leaks. |
| 184000 mi US $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. |
| 40000 mi | Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed |
| 94000 mi | Transmission leak. |
| 171000 mi | Needed torque converter when sold. |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28520 mi | pinion seal leaking, replaced |
| 39060 mi | Power transfer unit replaced |
| 72000 mi US $106 |
Vibration from car when turning sharply on pavement. Parking lot type maneuver. Transfer case clutches replaced. I paid for parts, dealership covered labor. |
| 46000 mi | 2 leaking transmission electrical switch seals (o-rings)- a known issue (TSB exists) |
| 48000 mi | Tech had failed to top off transmission fluid at seal replacement visit 3 wks. earlier. |
| 50500 mi US $100 |
Torn inner left CV boot. Dealer replaced 1/2 shaft under warranty, with $100 deductible. |
| 59000 mi US $600 |
Transfer Case Shudder TSB#21-011-06 |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 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. |
| 14200 mi | Transmission slipping due to leak |
| 82000 mi US $1900 |
Axle leak both sides of case at shafts, $450 |
| 133000 mi US $1800 |
Replace trans cup plug $227 |
| 148900 mi US $1234 |
Rear axle/pinion seals leaking, replaced. $716 (labor mostly) |
| 163000 mi US $2900 |
Rear Axle shaft and hub replacement due to galvanic corrosion of aluminum and cast iron parts |
| 167000 mi US $550 |
Transmission cooler broke and overheated, but I was just a mile from the dealer |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 35000 mi | no power when cold, cant excede 30 mph |
| 106075 mi US $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). |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 37000 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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