CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Dodge Magnum has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 9 fires, 36 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (131 reports).
2005 Dodge Magnum recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2005 Dodge Magnum problems
Problem areas named in the 638 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 131 |
| Power Train | 118 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 91 |
| Engine | 84 |
| Electrical System | 56 |
| Steering | 50 |
| Suspension | 50 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 49 |
| Tires | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 28 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side air bag deployed without a crash. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that an unknown recall repair with a similar failure description was performed on the vehicle in 2016. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Notification: K39 (Transmission Shift Interlock Lever). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
I have attempted to contact my local dealership several times to replace the airbags on this recall. They claimed months ago, stated âItâs on back orderâ and took my info claiming theyâd contact me when the parts are in. They never contacted me. I keep attempting to make appointments with Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Tri-Cities 7171 W. Canal Dr, Kennewick WA Recalls arenât handled by a live person, just an automated message stating âweâll get back to you soonâ They donât. Iâve been trying to get this replaced for a year. I would lien someone to contact Dodge or this dealership and ask them to stop hiding from mandatory recalls.
I have an 05 Dodge Magnum RT 5.7L Hemi, that intermittently stalls after filling the gas tank, and continues to do this until gas goes down a little. After dealing with/living with this problem for a while, I finally took my car to a shop and told them what was happening. They told me I needed to replace the right fuel pump module, which I did. This was 02/19/2016, at a cost of $287.94. The car had78,728 miles on the vehicle at this time. This did not fix the problem. I told the shop this, and I was told they couldn't find any other problem. After which I learned to live with it by not filling the tank up all they way. Recently I was not paying close enough attention when putting gas in, b
2005 Dodge Magnum questions
Does the 2005 Dodge Magnum have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2005 Dodge Magnum: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Air Bags; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
Based on 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (131), Power Train (118), Fuel/Propulsion System (91).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Dodge Magnum has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.