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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.
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Dodge Magnum other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

38845 mi

US $1503
Replaced weak hatchback struts. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

43000 mi

US $100
rear liftgate struts weak 
59000 mi

US $65
Replaced rear hatch lifts. Dealer quoted $67 per cartridge. Got them at a local shop for $30 watch. 10 minute self install. 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

110360 mi

C $500
The park interlock switch went out so I could not shift out of park. I had the shop disconnect it to make it usable ($100.00). Total repair would be $500.00. 
111600 mi

C $120
Second repair of park interlock, this time not a half fix. Replaced rear window wiper which had broken off. Repeat repair of park interlock at a different shop. This time problem actually fixed. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

29000 mi Hatch struts weak. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
84500 mi

US $30
Rear liftgate struts replaced. 
89000 mi

US $25
Rear wiper arm broken. Replaced rear wiper arm. 
106300 mi

US $200
Clock spring replacement due to clunk on turn signal cancellation. 
81840 mi

C $100
replaced the hydraulic lift arms for rear lift-gate. 
109000 mi

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

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

24000 mi Thermostat failed, stuck open 
59000 mi

US $106
Thermostat was defective 

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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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