9.5
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,145.00
Average Mileage:
37,285 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- new transmission (2 reports)
- dealer states new transmission pump is needed (1 reports)
- replaced fluid and reset codes (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2005 Dodge Magnum transmission failure
2009May 11
Magnum RT Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
I had no prior sign of anything wrong with tranny. Was on major highway in the left lane trying to get my daughter back to college for finals. I heard a whirring noise for a few minutes and then the car stopped. Car went nowhere, except for rolling backward if I didn't brake, already 40 miles from home. Not only was I angry that the transmission failed, but my daughter was freaking out about getting to school! Thankfully, I was not rear-ended while waiting for the police/tow, although we had to put up with a lot of angry drivers honking their horns. If this is a known problem, it should have been addressed long ago. Shame on you, Chrysler/Dodge!
2009Mar 25
Magnum
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
I have water in the transmission fluid, or so I'm told. Apparently there is a bulletin referencing this problem. Dealer states a new transmission pump is needed. Everyone says, "It's a Mopar - what do you expect?" I've been without a car nearly 3 weeks now. My first Dodge and my last Dodge.
2007Mar 09
(reported on)Magnum SXT 3.5
- Automatic transmission
- 37,000 miles
I have learned that there is a known issue with transmissions in 2005 Dodge Magnums where water is allowed into the transmission. Unfortunately, there is no recall on this yet - I am hoping that enough people complain in order to force them to put out a recall - it is ridiculous for us to have to foot the bill for a new transmission because of a known defect. Hall Virginia Beach Dodge has been USELESS in trying to solve this issue (as well as MANY others I've had recently with the car)
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2009Jul 19
Magnum RT 5.7L
I had driven my vehicle the day before on a 150 mile round trip. Parked the car in the garage and the next day it would not pull. Towed the vehicle to the nearest dodge dealership and they said the vehicle had multiple transmission codes and would need a new $4200.00 transmission. I was having difficulty with the warranty department (they are based in India) so after a week I towed the vehicle to another repair shop and they drained the fluid (water was also in the transmission) and they reset the codes. The transmission pulls and shifts fine now. Still unsure how water is getting in to the transmission.
tstutts
Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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