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Dodge Magnum repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 458 repairs.
Dodge Magnum engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $300 |
The powertrain control module (PCM) failed and could not longer run the O2 sensor heaters. |
2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101600 mi US $550 |
radiator leaked. replaced. |
| 164700 mi | Oil Dipstick broke and stayed in pipe. $60 for replacement and fishing it out. |
2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 39000 mi US $958 |
TOP OF FUEL HAD A LEAK, NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL TANK |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 31700 mi | Bad left cat |
| 8000 mi | coolant separation / manufacturing debris left in block. (6.1L's only); replaced coolant bottle and flushed cooling system |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $25 |
B2S2 O2 Sensor failed |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38845 mi US $1503 |
Code P1004 - Short Runner Valve. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 171000 mi US $267 |
Engine Light = Thermostat replacement. Also replaced PCV valve & worn serpentine belt. |
| 15000 mi | problem initially diagnosed as "loose lower engine panel" was tightened-noise came back-then diagnosed as faulty belt tensioner assem-replaced-all ok |
| 13000 mi | Engine Oil Cooling unit replaced with new redesigned unit. |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 182000 mi | I've had constant issues with cooling system and when the thermostat housing blew, the engine overheated and blew a head gasket. |
2007 Dodge Magnum 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 36000 mi US $120 |
Injectors were cleaned. Car seemed to idle rough. |
2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $300 |
The car was registering a misfire on cylinder 3, which resulted in early replacement of 6 out of 16 spark plugs. |
| 55000 mi | The car has another check engine light. No repairs were made during this trip. |
| 59200 mi US $125 |
Check engine light. Told couldn't find problem, light reset. |
| 57000 mi | Catalytic converter caused check engine light. Read that hard driving with engine under strain. So naturally I hooned it up a bit more than usual. I didn't clear the code, but hoontastic driving seemed to do the trick. For how long? |
| 58000 mi US $550 |
Check engine, two sensors replaced, for wear update. Throttle was sticking as well. Wasn't too bad, but it must have been worse than I thought, as it drives better. |
| 96000 mi | Catalytic converters |
| 30000 mi | Car stalled when filling up the gas tank. Happened once to me. Dodge replaced the tank for free since they had extended its warranty for the lifetime of the car. |
2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Radiator fans broke, both needed to be replaced |
| 53000 mi US $90 |
The 2/1 Oxygen Sensor was lazy...slow to respond. Changed the 2/1 Oxygen Sensor. |
| 65000 mi US $40 |
Engine idle rough during warm up. Replaced EGR Valve. |
| 65500 mi US $24 |
Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing and thermostat o-ring. |
2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | Through an online resource, I was made aware of updated programming for my transmission. I took it in to have the reflash done for smoother shifting. Was a little annoyed, the shop was not at all busy, and could have easily been done while I waited. |
| 60140 mi C $320 |
Coolant leak from the radiator tank seal, replaced radiator. Found coolant was milky, turned out to be sediment (silica separated from the coolant), seems this is a new problem on many cars, replaced coolant. |
| 129000 mi US $350 |
code P0520. Oil pressure sensor broken. |
| 146000 mi US $500 |
CEL P0520. replace oil pressuse sensor. This is the third time sensor has been replaced. |
2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110360 mi C $800 |
EGR valve quit working repaired and back good as ever. Also replaced rear window wiper. Plugs replaced at the same time cost deducted. |
2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $125 |
egr valve replacement |
| 54000 mi | Water pump, timing belt replaced under warranty. |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Radiator fans replaced (complete replacement of both fans, motors as a single part/assembly) |
| 148000 mi US $265 |
Radiator leak, replaced radiator |
| 63860 mi C $321 |
crankshaft sensor valve |
| 64360 mi C $125 |
faulty thermostat replaced |
| 66960 mi C $340 |
crankcase valve sensor had to be replaced |
| 70680 mi C $380 |
oil pressure sender or switch failed and needed replacement |
| 82560 mi C $560 |
Replaced a broken pin in ignition assembly, (starter motor actuator) |
| 80200 mi US $350 |
Frequent stalling. Crankshaft sensor failed. |
| 76700 mi US $350 |
Needed air flow sensor to pass emissions. |
| 120000 mi US $800 |
trans sensor and module plate, they said they couldnt replace just the sensor they had to replace the whole module. |
| 131000 mi US $300 |
code for egr valve |
| 117000 mi US $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. |
| 150000 mi US $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. |
| 160000 mi US $250 |
Small leak in the coolant system. Repair shop replaced a few hoses and installed a new thermostat. |
| 166800 mi US $200 |
Intermittent misfire-owner replaced spark plugs, sensor; needs torque converter had shift module replaced |
| 35000 mi US $30 |
Check engine light on. Code for crankshaft position sensor indicated. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
Motor mount failed. Replaced both motor mounts. |
| 66000 mi | Replaced heads because of excessive tapping. |
| 187000 mi US $260 |
oil pressure sensor failed. repair require the removal of the alternator in order to get to sensor. |
| 276000 mi US $360 |
Replaced Idler assembly, pulley, and belt. |
| 33000 mi | Reflashed PCM. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Egr valve had to be repaired. Left side oxygen sensors threw codes. Repaired both |
| 35340 mi C $400 |
Engine began to surge at 2000 RPM. At times the engine nealy stalled. Random and not repeatable. Dealer could not replicate problem. |
| 36580 mi C $375 |
Problem 1 returned after 6 weeks. Throttle body replaced after diagnostics. no reoccurence after 1000 km. |
| 42780 mi C $20 |
Thermostat defective, replaced |
| 52080 mi C $360 |
Required a repair to the #2 injector harness. A soft short developed and a MIL. |
| 66040 mi C $600 |
O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear. |
| 45000 mi | Check engine light came on. Scan code shows coolant themostat below temp and other code 1521. Reset light. Has not returned. |
| 60540 mi C $175 |
check engine light came on while driving. took car in for general service next including engine light. repair was for thermostat. |
| 68200 mi | computer flash performed for a sometimes hard start and for intermittent hesitation on cruise at highway speeds |
| 95480 mi C $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. |
| 28000 mi US $125 |
Replace Transmission mount |
| 35000 mi US $25 |
CAM POSITION SENSOR |
| 39000 mi US $1200 |
PCM FAILURE |
| 35000 mi | 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 |
| 86000 mi US $175 |
Have a leak some where in the cooling system. Leaking anti freeze Check engine light and oil light. |
| 101000 mi US $225 |
Check engine and oil light came on. Faulty sensor. |
| 89200 mi US $270 |
Oil pressure sending unit. After 3 non oem parts finally realized only part to work was mopar. |
| 109000 mi US $275 |
Same problem with oil sensor. |
| 129600 mi | pulled the thermostat and put in new gasket |
| 138000 mi US $30 |
Replaced thermostat due to leak |
| 36000 mi | Multiple warning lights came on several times. Goes away when restarting engine. |
| 51000 mi US $125 |
Check engine light came on due to stuck open thermostat. Thermostat replaced. OK now. |
| 102000 mi US $543 |
Low oil pressure warning light came on, replaced switch. Oil dipstick broke |
| 146200 mi US $99 |
Engine warning light came on. Needed a new gas tank vent hose. |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi US $75 |
Transmission leak from a sensor seal. Replaced sensor and it fixed the problem. |
| 97960 mi C $90 |
EGR Valve replaced. Code P0406 |
| 65000 mi US $760 |
EGR valve replacement |
| 97900 mi US $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. |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $400 |
EGR Valve |
| 73000 mi US $900 |
Also had to clean carbon buildup, replaced spark plugs. |
| 97700 mi US $875 |
left side catalytic converter rusted at pipe attachment |
| 133000 mi US $1800 |
Carbon build up on 3.5 L / $150 cleaning |
| 148900 mi US $1234 |
Replace dipstick/tube, $76 |
| 95400 mi US $200 |
Minor water pump leak found at timing belt change |
| 97700 mi US $24 |
Thermostat stuck open |
| 148800 mi C $700 |
new water pump, its internal, not a bolt on |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 56000 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. |
| 55000 mi US $280 |
CEL light came on. It through a code for a bad EGR valve. EGR vavlve was replaced for 280 labor included. |
| 75020 mi C $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. |
| 155620 mi C $100 |
belt changed |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
replaced EGR valve |
| 112500 mi US $909 |
Engine failure code indicated vacuum problem. Rough idle, poor acceleration. Diagnosed as 'disintergrating' rocker arm assemblies. Replaced both assemblies and lifters. |
| 157000 mi US $105 |
Cooling fan failure. Replaced fan assy. |
| 101000 mi US $20 |
Heat shield came loose Reattached |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light came on. Code for Cat system. Left Cat and 2 Oxygen sensors needed replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $230 |
EGR Valve replaced (and broken dipstick) |
| 107600 mi US $85 |
replaced oxygen sensor |
| 116000 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. |
| 124220 mi US $758 |
& idler pulley |
| 45260 mi | EGR Valve replaced |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 119000 mi US $4700 |
Engine replaced |
| 126500 mi US $250 |
Oil light was coming on at idle, replaced Oil Pressure Sending Unit |
2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 37000 mi US $350 |
Rough idle at stoplight/stalled in heat |
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