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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%)

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Dodge Magnum transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 46 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

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

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. 

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2007 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

13000 mi Replaced transmission pulley bushings that had leaked. 
61000 mi

US $184
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. 
9000 mi Transmission oil leak caused by defective electrical connector seal on the transmission. 
46800 mi 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" 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

10000 mi Loose connection at transmission causing a fluid leak 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

210 mi Replaced Valve Body, under Warranty. 
48300 mi

US $120
replaced right rear half shaft and bearing, chasing down a vibration. Was bent due to inmproper towing. 
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. 
1000 mi Transmission TSB, they replaced an o-ring. 
45120 mi small transmission fluid leak 
22000 mi CEL came on due to a pressure sensor in the transmission. Replaced sensor and reset CEL. 
5000 mi Transmission leak 

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2006 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

59000 mi Transmission is slipping and not shifting correctly. Took to dealer, but could find any problem. 
82000 mi

US $100
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. 
125000 mi

US $1
broken CV housing and joint. 
37200 mi Shudder from the torque converter clutch. Described in a TSB. 

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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. 
94000 mi Transmission leak. 
171000 mi Needed torque converter when sold. 
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. 
36000 mi Replaced broken selector in the shifter for the transmission to get it into gear. 
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. 
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. 
40000 mi Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed 
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. 
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. 
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. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

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. 
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. 
28520 mi pinion seal leaking, replaced 
39060 mi Power transfer unit replaced 
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 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

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

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 
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. 

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2005 Dodge Magnum 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

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). 
35000 mi no power when cold, cant excede 30 mph 

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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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Dodge Magnum Transmission Problems

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