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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 335 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

Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

113000 mi

US $300
The powertrain control module (PCM) failed and could not longer run the O2 sensor heaters. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009

20000 mi
During scheduled oil change, the mechanic noticed the LH tie rod end had excessive play. 
May 2009

24000 mi
RH Front wheel bearing was noisy - Dealer replaced hub assembly. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2017
Oct 2009

41000 mi
They replaced (for third time since nov2007) the MyGig. Symptom is stupid - volume on occasion does not work unless you restart car few times. They each time replaced the whole MyGig sat radio/HD. This smells like software glitch. 
May 2011

71000 mi

US $1200
both front upper arms replaced, both tension struts replaced alignment 
Aug 2012

101600 mi

US $550
radiator leaked. replaced. 
Mar 2013

115000 mi

US $300
combination of few things thanks to great quality of Michigan roads... 
Jan 2015

150000 mi

US $200
windshield fluid motor died and was replaced. hose coming to the radiator sprung a leak and was replaced. 
Aug 2015

159000 mi
Tranny got stuck in 3rd gear. 2008 model year came with lifetime warranty which Dodge respected. After 2 different 'computers' problem was solved. Not sure how many hours of labor - but 2 modules that were replaced were 1000$ each. 
Oct 2015

160000 mi
Oil Dipstick broke and stayed in pipe. $60 for replacement and fishing it out. 
Jul 2017

188000 mi

US $410
one wheel bearing  and one tie rod. 

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2008 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Nov 2011

39000 mi

US $958
TOP OF FUEL HAD A LEAK, NEEDED TO REPLACE FUEL TANK 
Dodge Magnum in Arizona, United States
Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010

35000 mi
Suspension strut bushings cracked. Replaced bushings and struts under warranty.  AC o-ring leak. Replaced o-ring, re-charged system. 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2011
Feb 2010

31700 mi
Bad left cat 
Dodge Magnum in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
May 2007

8000 mi
coolant separation / manufacturing debris left in block. (6.1L's only); replaced coolant bottle and flushed cooling system 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $200
Battery shorted 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

53000 mi

US $25
B2S2 O2 Sensor failed 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010

38845 mi

US $1503
Code P1004 - Short Runner Valve. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold Replaced weak hatchback struts. 
Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017

124000 mi

US $119
Shaking at forty mph and when I turned right. Replaced tie rod 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in North Carolina, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2010
Jun 2008

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 
Aug 2008

18000 mi

US $130
No air flows thru vents in  
Jun 2009

29000 mi

US $30
Replacement of seatbelt button which was broken at delivery. Button replaced and fell off the same day. Called dealer-no callback till the following week-belt assembly replaced. 
Dec 2009

35000 mi

US $52
E-Brake not holding car as securely as it should (imo) - tech says he could not replicate and all is well 
May 2010

46800 mi
clunking from suspension - diagnosed as loose left outer tie rod end warranty did not cover full cost after regular trans service car did not drive properly-returned to dealer for further diagnosis-"debris" caused torque converter failure -converter, valve body, clutch seals replaced and trans "reverse flushed" 
Aug 2010

53500 mi

US $100
taken for oil change-leak discovered in pwr steering..entire rack replaced 
Oct 2010

56000 mi
vibration at speed that started after parking brakes were adjusted-could stop vibration by briefly engaging ebrake while AT SPEED-possible parking actuator issue-not fixed-picked car up and will repair on my own. have lost faith in dealer. 
Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2008

33000 mi
I took it in for a rotational noise (bearings?) which they said was tire noise. They found another problem when looking with the strut arm. A noise I heard earlier. 
Dec 2009

61000 mi

US $184
Tie-rod ends replaced (front, both sides). Transmission was leaking at one of the back plugs. Prior repair shop did not want to attempt. Said whole pan needed to be removed to fix, should take to dealer. Dealer fixed without removing pan. Replaced plug, said it's a common problem on this car. 
Aug 2010

75000 mi

US $180
front right strut arm was replaced along with all 4 brake caliper pins. (Also replaced but not included in the price were brake pads and rotors). 
Oct 2012

120700 mi

US $191
Noisy front suspension. Replaced sway bar bushings. Replaced Right outer tie rod. 
Dec 2012

124000 mi
Replaced front sway bar bushings they were all ready worn out from being replaced in October. All under warranty = FREE labor & parts. 
Sep 2013

138000 mi

US $40
Park lock out "pink toggle" plastic piece broke under shift lever. Car stuck in park could not move. Replaced with billet aluminum part. 
Jan 2014

127000 mi

US $79
Windows constantly foging up. Recycle air box motor malfunction and broke pivot ball. Had to purchase whole assembly for tiny motor. Repaired broke pivot myself with a "how-to" on internet forum. 
Jul 2014

155000 mi

US $500
Both front control arms were replaced after a rough winter on pothole infested roads. ushings were worn out. One might have been a little bent due to the need to replace the whole arm.  
Jun 2015

171000 mi

US $267
Engine Light = Thermostat replacement. Also replaced PCV valve & worn serpentine belt. 
Dec 2016

201000 mi

US $453
Heard knocking sound. Took to shop. Did not find source but replaced Passenger Front Lower Ball Joint & Control Arm due to bushing being half off. Not enough characters here to tell full weird story. Will have my regular mechanic check this. 
Jan 2017

201415 mi

US $975
Replaced front struts and front sway bar links. 
Oct 2017

215000 mi

US $236
Replaced dead battery with new one. 10yrs & 215,000 miles - it had a good life. 
Dodge Magnum in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2012 - Nov 2021
Nov 2012

50620 mi

C $1200
suspension 
Dodge Magnum in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2012
Jul 2008

8000 mi
Repainted front fascia where paint started to flake. 
Nov 2008

13000 mi
Engine Oil Cooling unit replaced with new redesigned unit. 
Dec 2008

13000 mi
Replaced transmission pulley bushings that had leaked. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2012
Mar 2009

9000 mi
Transmission oil leak caused by defective electrical connector seal on the transmission. 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2014

63300 mi

US $30
My shifter would not come out of park. A small pink plastic "Shift Interlock Latch" broke. Search Youtube, there is a trick to at least get you home. This is good for the final fix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MWdfxsRzkY 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

182000 mi
I've had constant issues with cooling system and when the thermostat housing blew, the engine overheated and blew a head gasket. 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge Magnum in Illinois, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

36000 mi

US $120
During an inspection for front end alignment, it was stated that the tie rod ends were loose. Called dealer and was taken care of the next day. Injectors were cleaned. Car seemed to idle rough.  

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2021
Jan 2011

59200 mi

US $125
Check engine light. Told couldn't find problem, light reset. 
May 2013

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? 
Jun 2013

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. 
Aug 2013

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. 
Jun 2014

62000 mi

US $30
Park interlock failed to unlock. Mechanical override failed to unlock. Plastic part triggered by brake solenoid broke. Replaced with BilletTech aluminum CNC'd part. Took about 45 minutes. Pain in the ass but easily resolved w/ Google. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2016
Jun 2013

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. 
Dec 2013

55000 mi
The car has another check engine light. No repairs were made during this trip. 
Apr 2016

57000 mi

US $695
Alternator went out, so the battery and alternator were replaced. 
Dodge Magnum in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
Jan 2007

6000 mi
Rear speaker would cut out occasionally, like a loose wire 
Jul 2007

10000 mi
Loose connection at transmission causing a fluid leak 
Dodge Magnum in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2009 - Oct 2015
Dec 2009

43000 mi

US $100
clunk in front end...replaced sway bar bushings and end links ashtray assy replaced...wouldnt stay closed rear liftgate struts weak 
Dec 2014

96000 mi
Catalytic converters 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2014

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. 
Dodge Magnum in Oregon, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

9000 mi
A foglight bulb that exploded and they had to replace the entire foglight itself. The length of time for blown speaker that was that way when I took delivery of the car 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States
Dec 2009 - Jul 2011
Jan 2010

49000 mi

US $100
Rear axle seals leaked. They had been replaced before, in April, but if they're not seated perfectly, they will leak again. The return trip is due to incorrect installation the first time. Climate control module 2 outside lights intermittently fail. Nothing catastrophic, just annoying. 
May 2010

55500 mi

US $100
AC Compressor went out. 
Jul 2011

67000 mi

US $120
A/C stopped blowing cold. Simply needed recharged. 
Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2015
May 2015

97000 mi

US $1
Power steering pressure hose needed to be replaced. 
Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Apr 2013
Feb 2011

45120 mi
factory remote start failed small transmission fluid leak 
Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

84320 mi

C $75
P/S Inner tie rod end had excessive play and was replaced. Outer tie rod end replaced as well as preventative measure. 
Jun 2018

85560 mi

C $180
Replaced front sway bar bushings Replaced front upper control arms w/ balljoints 
Feb 2022

94860 mi

C $200
Front LCA bushing replacement 
Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2006 - Dec 2017
Mar 2009

46500 mi
Front bushings and Tie-rod. 
Aug 2010

58240 mi
Driver power seat did not work properly, Dealer fixed the problem first time. 
Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States
Feb 2007 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

86200 mi

US $1200
traction control. replaced computer and sensor multiple times. 
Dodge Magnum in Idaho, United States
Dec 2005 - Jun 2022
Aug 2005

210 mi
Replaced Valve Body, under Warranty. 
Jun 2012

53000 mi

US $90
The 2/1 Oxygen Sensor was lazy...slow to respond. Changed the 2/1 Oxygen Sensor. 
Jun 2015

65000 mi

US $40
Engine idle rough during warm up. Replaced EGR Valve. 
Jan 2017

65500 mi

US $24
Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing and thermostat o-ring. 
Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

52000 mi

US $700
Seatbelt warning light. Module 
Dodge Magnum in Maryland, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
Jun 2007

1000 mi
Transmission TSB, they replaced an o-ring. 
Nov 2007

5000 mi
Passenger seat airbag sensor had to be recalibrated on two different occasions, each time it took about 2 hours. 
Dodge Magnum in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

104000 mi

US $450
Radiator fans broke, both needed to be replaced 
Dodge Magnum in Rhode Island, United States
Dec 2006 - Sep 2007
Sep 2007

22000 mi
CEL came on due to a pressure sensor in the transmission. Replaced sensor and reset CEL. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2017
Jul 2013

76500 mi

US $500
Car is vibrating at 70+, shop thought it was the inner tie-rod ends and replaced them. Problem not fixed. Later determined the problem was that the tires were flat-spotted. 
Dec 2014

93000 mi

US $500
outer tie-rod ends replaced 
Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States
- Jun 2010
Dec 2009

48300 mi

US $120
replaced right rear half shaft and bearing, chasing down a vibration. Was bent due to inmproper towing. 
Jun 2010

52500 mi

US $183
Replaced front right wheel bearing 
Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Apr 2007 - Nov 2009
Dec 2007

5000 mi
Transmission leak 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008

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. 
Feb 2009

37200 mi
Shudder from the torque converter clutch. Described in a TSB. Drivers seat heater never worked properly. Dealer scanned for codes, and found no updates or TSB, reported to be working properly. When I received the car back the seat heater now works flawlessly, even though they said nothing was done. 
Aug 2010

60140 mi

C $320
Worn outer tie rod ends, worn swaybar end links, upper control arm bushings. Caused a clunking noise over bumps and handling felt loose. Back to normal now. 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. 
Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Dodge Magnum in Illinois, United States
Mar 2006 - Sep 2015
Apr 2007

30000 mi

US $150
 
Dec 2008

59000 mi
Transmission is slipping and not shifting correctly. Took to dealer, but could find any problem. 
Aug 2009

71000 mi

US $125
Front driver seat electonics dead. Seatbelt light on. Airbag disabled. Power seat controls dead. Dealer paid for parts, I paid for Labor. 
Apr 2010

82000 mi

US $100
Rear bushings replaced under extended warranty Transmission is shifting very hard. Normally happens when car is cold. When it happens the entire care shakes and shudders. The hardest shift is from 2 to 1 (downshift) Dealer could not find the problem. 
Aug 2010

83200 mi
Front Inner Tie rods replaced (both) 
Oct 2010

88000 mi

US $100
replaced outer tie rods. Work done under warranty 
Jul 2012

106800 mi

US $800
E-Brake Failed. It failed with it on, so the back tire couldn't move. Had to be towed to the dealership Both inner tie-rods replaced at 110,000. This is the second time both were replaced. 
Sep 2013

125000 mi

US $1
broken CV housing and joint. 
Feb 2014

129000 mi

US $350
code P0520. Oil pressure sensor broken. 
Aug 2014

137000 mi
float in gas tank - recall warrenty work 
Jan 2015

130000 mi

US $800
Two new outer tie rods replaced. I have three replace. 
Jul 2015

146000 mi

US $500
CEL P0520. replace oil pressuse sensor. This is the third time sensor has been replaced. 
Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2011 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

115940 mi

C $4500
multiple can-BUS issues - 50 hours of tech time so far and no conclusion 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2012

158000 mi

US $470
AC compresser leak. Had to replace. 
Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
Jun 2011

110360 mi

C $500
EGR valve quit working repaired and back good as ever. Also replaced rear window wiper. Plugs replaced at the same time cost deducted. 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. 
Sep 2011

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. 
Apr 2012

117180 mi

C $250
The car started to get so that if it sat for 3-4 days the battery would be dead. It was a relatively expensive battery to replace. I hope the electrical problem was all battery but at this point I am not sure. 
Dodge Magnum in Alabama, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

160000 mi

US $250
alternator went out 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Maryland, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
Oct 2009

52000 mi

US $125
egr valve replacement 
Mar 2010

54000 mi
Water pump, timing belt replaced under warranty. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum

Engine not specified

Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

83000 mi

US $200
replaced worn upper control arms, both sides. Found the ball joints faulty. 
Aug 2010

90000 mi

US $700
replaced lower ball joints and control arms to eliminate loose condition 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Jul 2023
Jul 2011

73000 mi

US $100
Radiator fans replaced (complete replacement of both fans, motors as a single part/assembly) 
Sep 2012

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. 
Apr 2014

106300 mi

US $200
Clock spring replacement due to clunk on turn signal cancellation. 
Jul 2014

108500 mi

US $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 2016

128000 mi

US $1400
AC Compressor died. Replaced AC and all components. 
Nov 2018

148000 mi

US $265
Radiator leak, replaced radiator 
Jul 2023

185000 mi
Sunroof drains clogged 
Dodge Magnum in Colorado, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2021
May 2018

36000 mi
Replaced broken selector in the shifter for the transmission to get it into gear. 
Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012

63860 mi

C $321
crankshaft sensor valve 
Nov 2012

64360 mi

C $125
faulty thermostat replaced 
Apr 2013

66960 mi

C $340
crankcase valve sensor had to be replaced 
Dec 2013

70680 mi

C $380
oil pressure sender or switch failed and needed replacement 
Dec 2015

81840 mi

C $100
replaced the hydraulic lift arms for rear lift-gate. 
Apr 2016

82560 mi

C $560
Replaced a broken pin in ignition assembly, (starter motor actuator) 
Jun 2017

89280 mi

C $265
Worn out front left tie rod, replaced. still needs new ball joints 
Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2016
Jun 2009

120000 mi

US $800
trans sensor and module plate, they said they couldnt replace just the sensor they had to replace the whole module. 
Mar 2010

131000 mi

US $300
code for egr valve  
Aug 2010

136000 mi

US $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 2012

150000 mi

US $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 2016

130000 mi

US $250
Rear Pinion seal leaking. Dealer replaced Pinion seal, but had to special order the part. 
Mar 2017

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. 
Sep 2017

160000 mi

US $250
Small leak in the coolant system. Repair shop replaced a few hoses and installed a new thermostat. 
Jun 2018

174000 mi

US $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 2011

57300 mi

US $400
Shifter would not come out of park. 
Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Dodge Magnum in Iowa, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

174200 mi

US $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 2017

190000 mi

US $50
LEFT REAR UPPER CENTER CONTROL ARM SQUEAKING - REPLACED ARM 30 MINUTES 
Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2016
Jan 2011

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. 
Feb 2011

76700 mi

US $350
Needed new tie rod to pass inspection. Needed air flow sensor to pass emissions. 
Feb 2012

82600 mi

US $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 2012

84200 mi

US $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 British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2005 - Nov 2008
Jan 2007

36580 mi

C $50
Passenger side fog lamp burnt out. 
Nov 2008

71920 mi

C $300
Power steering hose replaced. 
Dodge Magnum in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

22300 mi

US $40
Low on freon 
Jun 2011

28000 mi

US $125
Replace Transmission mount 
Mar 2013

35000 mi

US $25
CAM POSITION SENSOR 
Apr 2014

39000 mi

US $1200
PCM FAILURE 
Dodge Magnum in Vermont, United States
- Aug 2006
Feb 2005

9902 mi
Replaced fog lamp under warranty 
Oct 2005

33363 mi
Interior SunVisor clip broke off. Repaired under warranty. 
Dec 2005

37500 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 2006

46597 mi

US $100
Replace right wheel bearing done under extended warranty $100 deductible. 
Aug 2006

50992 mi

US $100
Left and right swaybars and replace left wheelbearing. Fixed under extended warranty $100 deductible. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2012
Jun 2008

18000 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 2009

45000 mi
Check engine light came on. Scan code shows coolant themostat below temp and other code 1521. Reset light. Has not returned. 
May 2011

70300 mi

US $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 New York, United States
Mar 2008 - Nov 2011
Apr 2008

33000 mi
Reflashed PCM. Fixed rattling sunroof. 
May 2008

35000 mi
Replaced LR shock. Repaired LR window regulator. 
Jun 2008

36000 mi
Dealer changed the rear window regulator and rear shock under the extended warranty. 
Sep 2008

41000 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 2009

100000 mi
dealer replaced the rack and pinion, it was leaking fluid. Changed trans fluid and diff fluid 
Jun 2009

US $230
Upgraded to the Mopar Kicker speakers, kept the Boston Acoustics amp and it sounds great. 
Dec 2009

66000 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 2010

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! 
Feb 2010

69000 mi
The struts that hold the hatch up were replaced. 
Nov 2010

83000 mi

US $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 2011

90000 mi

US $200
Egr valve had to be repaired. Left side oxygen sensors threw codes. Repaired both 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Nov 2014
Jul 2007

22000 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 Ontario, Canada
Sep 2005 - Jun 2022
Apr 2008

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. 
Jun 2008

36580 mi

C $375
Problem 1 returned after 6 weeks. Throttle body replaced after diagnostics. no reoccurence after 1000 km. 
Jan 2009

42780 mi

C $20
Thermostat defective, replaced 
Mar 2010

52080 mi

C $360
Required a repair to the #2 injector harness. A soft short developed and a MIL. 
Feb 2011

61040 mi

C $1000
Fuel gauge indicator was intermittent and stuck at full most of the time. Replaced both fuel level sensors. 
Nov 2012

75120 mi
Upper control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced 
Jan 2016

78940 mi

C $600
O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear. 
Jun 2016

96100 mi

C $600
Tie rod ends worn thru normal use. Replaced 
Jul 2017

102400 mi

C $1000
Replaced all front end components. Tension Rod and all bushings. Worn and loose 
Dodge Magnum in Georgia, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2011
May 2008

94000 mi
Sunroof reflash. Transmission leak. Tie rods and front shocks. 
Aug 2009

130000 mi

US $850
Speed sensor replaced 
Oct 2010

166800 mi

US $200
Intermittent misfire-owner replaced spark plugs, sensor; needs torque converter had shift module replaced 
Mar 2011

171000 mi
Needed torque converter when sold. 
Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2007 - Apr 2011
Aug 2007

19220 mi

C $105
driver side tie rod end, replaced under warranty, had to pay for wheel alignment. 
Sep 2008

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. Leaking steering pump hos--had to order and install next day and do flush. 
Feb 2009

37820 mi

C $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 2009

38440 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 2009

45880 mi

C $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 Georgia, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007

25000 mi
Left door speaker cut out at highway speeds Rear driver's side window does not move with power switch. Intermittent 
Dodge Magnum in Virginia, United States
Sep 2005 - Jun 2013
Mar 2007

40000 mi
Nav buttons intermittent working  Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed Driver Side Rear Window non functional  Sat Radio Static and cut outs 
Apr 2007

41000 mi
Ended up claiming the buttons were working, NOT FIXED - No Charge Fixed sat radio Fixed power window. 
Mar 2009

87000 mi

US $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 Florida, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2013

75000 mi

US $50
Freon was low. Recharge fixed it. 
Jun 2013

76000 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 2014

91000 mi

US $60
Replaced the stabilizer links because they were causing a rattle in the front end. 
Oct 2015

112300 mi

US $120
Clock spring replaced 
Dec 2015

114000 mi

US $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 2017

128000 mi

US $250
Replaced rack 
Nov 2017

138000 mi

US $30
Replaced thermostat due to leak 
Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2005 - Jul 2011
Aug 2007

35000 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 2007

36000 mi
Two windows were making clicking noises under operation. The window regulators were replaced. 
Nov 2008

49000 mi

US $130
Noise in front end. 
Dec 2009

60000 mi

US $830
Noises coming from front end. 
Dodge Magnum in Utah, United States
Feb 2005 - Sep 2011
Aug 2005

7000 mi
replace power steering pump under warranty 
Dodge Magnum in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Nov 2013

71900 mi

US $350
Worn front passenger ball joint. Replaced, front end alignment done. 
Mar 2014

74000 mi

US $380
Replaced both tie rod ends. 
Apr 2015

78300 mi

US $1500
Driver's side tie rod end worn; replaced Driver's side lower ball joints worn; replaced. 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $165
Brake park interlock switch failed. 
Aug 2015

80200 mi

US $350
Frequent stalling. Crankshaft sensor failed. 
Dec 2015

81000 mi

US $300
Shimmy in steering wheel between 40-55 MPH. Wheels rebalanced, Inner tie rod end replaced, front end aligned. Shimmy still present. 
Feb 2016

81600 mi

US $350
Shimmy in steering wheel between 40-55 MPH. Wheels rebalanced (again). Driver's side inner tie rod end replaced. 
May 2016

83000 mi

US $400
Lower ball joint replaced due to mandatory inspection, front end aligned. Had noticed nothing wrong. 
Nov 2016

84500 mi

US $30
Rear liftgate struts replaced. 
May 2017

87000 mi
Fog lamps no longer work. Decided not to fix. 
Sep 2017

89000 mi

US $25
Rear wiper arm broken. Replaced rear wiper arm. 
Dodge Magnum in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2008 - Jul 2011
Oct 2009

97000 mi
Front swaybar bushings. 
Sep 2010

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. 
Dodge Magnum in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2006 - Apr 2018
Jun 2006

22000 mi
replaced radio 
Jul 2006

24000 mi
rear driver window not working. Could not fix! 
Aug 2007

66000 mi
Replaced heads because of excessive tapping. 
Sep 2007

69000 mi
Replaced transmission oil pan because of leaks. 
Dec 2007

102000 mi

US $1200
replaced driving lamp. Requires removing fender liner. broken MPH guage. 
Jun 2008

133000 mi

US $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 2009

154000 mi

US $160
Lower ball joint and alignment. 
Jun 2010

180000 mi

US $680
Inner and outer tie rods.... 
Jan 2011

184000 mi

US $320
Front steering bushing 
Jun 2011

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. 
Jun 2012

187000 mi

US $260
oil pressure sensor failed. repair require the removal of the alternator in order to get to sensor. 
Dec 2017

276000 mi

US $360
Replaced Idler assembly, pulley, and belt. 
Mar 2018

279000 mi

US $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 Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Jun 2020
May 2007

22898 mi
replace both outer tie rods and set toe 
Aug 2007

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. 
May 2008

35091 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 2010

54560 mi

C $347
Outer tie rod ends. Then alignment. 
Oct 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

68200 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 2012

77800 mi

C $600
Emerg brake pedal and cable plus the emerg brake shoes. 
May 2014

87300 mi

C $410
harder to start (winter) so replaced the battery. Dlr wanted $300. replaced sway bar bushings, $80 replaced steering shaft, $330 
Jul 2015

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. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Jun 2015
Feb 2007

23000 mi
joystick for navigation broke 
Mar 2007

24000 mi
navigation joystick broke 
Jan 2008

29000 mi
Temperature gauge in dash stopped working.  Hatch struts weak. Ashtray broken. 
Oct 2008

35000 mi

US $30
Check engine light on. Code for crankshaft position sensor indicated. 
Dec 2008

35000 mi

US $50
U-Connect stopped working. 
Mar 2011

50000 mi

US $100
Motor mount failed. Replaced both motor mounts. 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Nov 2005 - Mar 2017
Feb 2007

36000 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 2007

38000 mi
Transmission clunks when cold shifting from reverse to drive. 
Aug 2007

48000 mi
Nav joystick not functional. Requires replacement of entire unit for $635. 
Nov 2007

51000 mi

US $125
Check engine light came on due to stuck open thermostat. Thermostat replaced. OK now. 
Aug 2009

71000 mi

US $60
NAV joystick broke. I replaced it. Works OK, but not the way it should be. 
Sep 2009

73000 mi
Moon roof doesn't close properly. I will fix it later per instructions on user website. 
Sep 2010

86000 mi
Torque strut bushings worn and need replacing. Will do soon. $600 estimate. 
Oct 2010

86300 mi

US $143
Hood wouldn't stay open. Struts replaced. 
Mar 2011

90000 mi

US $884
Replaced torque struts and aligned. Replaced rear hatch struts 
Mar 2012

99000 mi

US $267
Replaced outer tie rod ends due to wobble 
Jul 2012

101000 mi

US $50
GPS joystick broke for the 2nd time. 
Aug 2012

102000 mi

US $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 2013

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. 
Jul 2013

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. 
Aug 2013

117000 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 2014

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. 
Nov 2015

138000 mi

US $260
Replaced "pink thingy" that caused lockup in park. 
Jul 2016

146200 mi

US $99
Engine warning light came on. Needed a new gas tank vent hose. 
Jan 2017

155000 mi

US $772
Windshield wipers froze up. New motor and linkage needed. Special order took a week. 
Dodge Magnum in Kansas, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2018
Oct 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

74000 mi

US $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 2013

86000 mi

US $175
Have a leak some where in the cooling system. Leaking anti freeze Check engine light and oil light. 
Dec 2014

101000 mi

US $225
Check engine and oil light came on. Faulty sensor. 
Jan 2015

115800 mi

US $270
Oil pressure sending unit. After 3 non oem parts finally realized only part to work was mopar. 
Jun 2015

109000 mi

US $275
Same problem with oil sensor. Turn signal cancel cam 
Mar 2016

123000 mi

US $378
Clunking over bumps. 
Aug 2016

129600 mi
pulled the thermostat and put in new gasket  
Jan 2017

121500 mi

US $72
Loose fitting. Tightened but lower bushings are gone. Not going to fix at this time. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in New York, United States
Sep 2005 - Jan 2008
Feb 2007

24000 mi
Thermostat failed, stuck open 
Dodge Magnum in West Virginia, United States
Mar 2006 - Jul 2008
Feb 2007

46000 mi
2 leaking transmission electrical switch seals (o-rings)- a known issue (TSB exists) 
Mar 2007

48000 mi
Tech had failed to top off transmission fluid at seal replacement visit 3 wks. earlier. 
Mar 2008

65000 mi

US $760
EGR valve replacement right rear window regulator unit replaced defective windshield wiper switch replaced 
Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

59000 mi

US $106
Thermostat was defective 
Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006

28520 mi
pinion seal leaking, replaced 
Jun 2007

39060 mi
Power transfer unit replaced 
Jul 2007

41540 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 2009

75000 mi

US $500
replace inner and outer tie rods on both sides of front axle. Alignment. 
Mar 2009

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. 
Jul 2009

78000 mi

US $200
Vibration in steering wheel at highway speeds. Replace inner and outer tie rods (both sides). Helped but didn't solve it completely. 
Jun 2010

95000 mi

US $675
noticed a noise from the front end. had a mechanic diagnose and was told both lower control arms needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

109000 mi

US $560
Replaced the driver's side rear wheel bearing. 
Dodge Magnum in Rhode Island, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

50500 mi

US $100
Torn inner left CV boot. Dealer replaced 1/2 shaft under warranty, with $100 deductible. 
Jun 2009

54200 mi

US $170
two outer tie rod ends (performed work myself; parts $110) & 4 wheel alignment at reputable alignment shop. 
Oct 2009

59000 mi

US $600
Transfer Case Shudder TSB#21-011-06 
Dec 2009

60000 mi
Replaced two front lower control arm forward bushings. 
Jul 2010

66000 mi

US $250
Replaced inner tie rod ends & replaced lower control arm bushings 
Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

97960 mi

C $90
EGR Valve replaced. Code P0406 
Dodge Magnum in Idaho, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

32000 mi

US $75
Transmission leak from a sensor seal. Replaced sensor and it fixed the problem. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2015
Oct 2009

60000 mi

US $60
Brake park lockout failed. Car under warranty but repaired with upgraded part to prevent future issue. 
Oct 2012

85500 mi

US $180
Replaced right front bearing 
Aug 2013

95400 mi

US $200
Minor water pump leak found at timing belt change 
Nov 2013

97700 mi

US $24
Thermostat stuck open 
Apr 2015

105000 mi

US $110
Replaced lower right control arm due to worn ball joint 
Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States
Jul 2006 - Aug 2018
Nov 2006

14200 mi
Transmission slipping due to leak 
Feb 2007

17000 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 2007

23000 mi

US $250
Interior rearview mirror delaminating Brake pedal replacement, defect found by mechanic 
Aug 2007

26000 mi
Replaced mirror Brake pedal replaced. 
Dec 2007

30000 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 2008

39000 mi

US $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 2008

42000 mi

US $350
Another front bushing worn, replaced bushing rather than entire locating arm.  
Dec 2008

44000 mi
Front end wandering, related to bushing replacement, dealer tightened engine cradle at no charge. 
Sep 2009

54000 mi

US $400
EGR Valve 
Oct 2009

55000 mi

US $600
Inner and outer tie rods replaced, unusually loose steering was the symptom. 
Mar 2010

60000 mi

US $800
Front lower control arm bushings worn out again, another $800+ for this repair. Other expenses were due to 60K maintenance. 
Apr 2011

73000 mi

US $900
Replaced right tie rod and lower control arm.  Also had to clean carbon buildup, replaced spark plugs. 
Nov 2011

82000 mi

US $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 2012

98000 mi

US $800
left side catalytic converter rusted at pipe attachment Left cat rusted along with pipe, replaced at independent shop 
Jan 2013

87300 mi

US $250
Replace tie-rod 
Mar 2014

122000 mi

US $100
rear wiper arm cracked and fell off, replace 
Jun 2014

125000 mi

US $81
sway bar bushings replaced recharge a/c 
Dec 2014

133000 mi

US $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 2016

148900 mi

US $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 2017

163000 mi

US $2900
Rear Axle shaft and hub replacement due to galvanic corrosion of aluminum and cast iron parts 
Aug 2017

167000 mi

US $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 2007

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. 
Dodge Magnum in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

148800 mi

C $700
new water pump, its internal, not a bolt on 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Oct 2011

96900 mi

C $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 2011

98800 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 2012

102360 mi

C $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 Massachusetts, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2016
Sep 2007

35000 mi
no power when cold, cant excede 30 mph 
Dodge Magnum in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Jan 2011

42780 mi

C $140
Flickering Lights. Service Bulletin found online. Dealership flashed 
Jun 2011

45260 mi
EGR Valve replaced 
Dodge Magnum in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Feb 2017

101000 mi

US $20
Heat shield came loose Reattached 
Aug 2021

134000 mi

US $2200
Front end Front right body failure where attached to wheels 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Sep 2014
Dec 2007

45000 mi

US $100
I replaced 2 rear shocks 
Jul 2008

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. 
Sep 2009

79000 mi

US $54
Replaced plastic brake interlock with billet aluminum replacement. Car was disabled. 
Dodge Magnum in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2010 - Apr 2018
Oct 2010

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. 
Jan 2011

77500 mi

C $90
rear wiper motor failed 
Jun 2011

83080 mi

C $850
Replacement of lower control arms and brake backing plates (dust shields) and alignment. 
Apr 2013

110140 mi

C $400
Pads and rotors and one wheel bearing 
Aug 2013

116520 mi

C $185
Bsattery replaced 
Jun 2014

138880 mi

C $400
control arms/ball joints, strut bars, struts 
Aug 2014

142280 mi

C $475
AC condenser and valve replaced 
Mar 2015

155620 mi

C $100
belt changed 
Aug 2015

162060 mi

C $565
Condenser and control panel replaced 
Jun 2016

173600 mi

C $220
Recharge, install used ctl panel 
Nov 2016

176580 mi

C $400
Two wheel bearings replaced + alignment 
Apr 2017

178560 mi

C $125
Window regulator, driver door 
Nov 2017

195920 mi
Free up sticking rear hatch lock mechanism 
Dodge Magnum in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

84000 mi

US $500
Check engine light came on. Code for Cat system. Left Cat and 2 Oxygen sensors needed replaced. 
Feb 2016

95000 mi

US $230
EGR Valve replaced (and broken dipstick) 
Dec 2016

105000 mi

US $185
Heard a knocking/clunking noise. Replaced Left Front Inner tie rod. 
Jan 2017

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). 
Feb 2017

107600 mi

US $85
replaced oxygen sensor 
Aug 2017

113000 mi

US $29
Windshield washer nozzle broke. Purchased new part from local parts store, installed myself. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Apr 2018

124220 mi

US $758
Replaced front struts, sway bar links  & idler pulley 
Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Sep 2007 - Feb 2010
Oct 2007

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. 
Aug 2009

82000 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 2010

94000 mi

US $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 Michigan, United States
Dec 2007 - Oct 2012
Jan 2008

86000 mi

US $18
Replaced out side tie rod ends. Replaced front sway bar bushings. 
Jun 2008

96000 mi

US $100
replaced EGR valve 
Apr 2009

114000 mi

US $200
replaced tension struts 
Mar 2011

145000 mi

US $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 2018

73000 mi

US $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. 
Dodge Magnum in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Apr 2010

98000 mi

US $909
Engine failure code indicated vacuum problem. Rough idle, poor acceleration. Diagnosed as 'disintergrating' rocker arm assemblies. Replaced both assemblies and lifters. 
Apr 2013

141700 mi

US $900
upper/lower control arms, bushings,tie rod ends, alignment 
Sep 2013

157000 mi

US $200
Cooling fan failure. Replaced fan assy. Ball joint, driver side, upper A Frame passenger side, lower ball joint 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Magnum in North Dakota, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2013
Apr 2011

119000 mi

US $4700
Engine replaced 
Jun 2011

122000 mi

US $250
Outer tie rod ends worn and replaced. 
Jan 2012

140500 mi

US $250
Oil light was coming on at idle, replaced Oil Pressure Sending Unit 
Oct 2013

154000 mi

US $160
Clockspring broke, turn signal would not cancel. Replaced clockspring 
Dodge Magnum in Montana, United States
Sep 2007 - Aug 2011
Feb 2008

52000 mi

US $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 2008

55000 mi
Body molding paint chiping, ordered molding, sent it to paint, 4 shops later ordered new molding, still havent seen it. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge Magnum in Michigan, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

22000 mi

US $350
Something in brakes that needed adjustment, also warped rotors, but not included in this survey. 
Jun 2007

37000 mi

US $350
Rough idle at stoplight/stalled in heat Intermittent wipers would go full speed when using turn signal 
Dodge Magnum in Nevada, United States
Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

16000 mi
Key fob broke. Ashtray would not come out after you push on it. 
Nov 2006

16700 mi
Key fob replaced Ashtray replaced 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Sep 2005 - Nov 2007
Aug 2007

24000 mi
backseat cover came loose and needed to be replaced 
Dodge Magnum in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

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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Dodge Magnum Repair Histories

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