CarComplaints.com Notes: This is a classic example of why you should avoid the first model year of a new car. Sure, it's new and shiny but there's going to be some growing pains.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I have a 5 month old Dodge Magnum rt with 20K miles. The tires need replacing and are down to the wear bars. The tire manufacturer and Chrysler are blaming each other. The car has a noted alignment problem, which Chrysler fails to address. I have collected many post from websites with people having the same problems. Just trying to be proactive before something bad happens. 2005 Dodge Magnum | service bulletin number: 0200304 date of bulletin: 20040525 code of failing component: 020000 suspension vehicle leads to the right. 005 Dodge Magnum | service bulletin number: 0200304 date of bulletin: 20050312 code of failing component: 020000 suspension right lead/revised alignment specifications. 2005-2006 Chrysler 300/charger/Magnum. 2005 Dodge Magnum | service bulletin number: 0200404 date of bulletin: 20040615 code of failing component: 020000 suspension suspension/towing/lifting damage. #1531 of 1572 re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum rt? [alxs] by turbineben Aug 29, 2005 (2:46 pm) bookmark | reply | E-mail msg replying to: Alxs (Aug 22, 2005 9:49 am) I have a 2005 Magnum with 4000 miles on it, and have been experiencing the same issues. I have been back to the dealership many times, three for the tires being way out of balance when the car was delivered. Two times for alignment issues, which have now been corrected and the car tracks straight. Three times for a popping sound coming from the right front dash area, near the speaker....they have replaced that front dash piece, but the problem still happens. Everything else is great with the car. I just need to get the popping sound fixed somehow. It sounds to me like ti is one of the many plastic snappy things that Dodge uses to hold the interior together, but I am not sure.
When my wife depressed the accelerator in reverse, the pedal went to the floorboard with no engine reaction. Approxiamtely 3-4 seconds later, the car violently took off backwards, ramming another car in our driveway. This action was repeatable for months and it was documented by the insurance adjuster as a major mechanical malfunction. Dodge did not address that there was a problem and every time said there are no problems. We have found others with the same problem on the internet. This cost our insurance compnay several thousand dollars. Also, the factory tires had very premature tire wear. I had to replace them at 18,000 miles. Dodge did replace suspension parts under warranty prior to the premature tire wear. Again, Dodge said there was no problems with the car attributable to the tire wear.
Right front tire has viberation and slapping noise. Abnormal wear on outside. 1st time--cnd. 2nd time--cnd. 3rd time--rotated tires. 4th time balanced tires. Dealer said I was making too many long trips, driving on curvy roads. Recommended rotation every 3K miles. After three visits for the same problem, dealer rotated tires sending the problem tire to the rear of the car. On the 4th visit I insisted they remove the wheel and check for balance. The tire was out of balance. Balanced tires and fixed the viberation, but the slapping noise is still there. I now have to fight the tire company, which in most cases, the company wins.
Vibration while driving at highway speeds. Can hear slapping noise on highway found out of balance tires. Balanced tires. (cust note)still hear slapping noise, but vibration gone. Tire is now worn to the point the slapping noise will not go away. Five complaints, same problem.1
Headlights and dash lights make substantial flicker/pulse while driving after the vehicle sits for several hours (all day at work or overnight). The flicker/pulse is noticeable enough that two vehicles I was following have pulled over to let me pass and I get many strange looks from other drivers. Vehicle was examined at selling dealer on 2/15/05, work order states "vehicle appears to be operating within design spec's at this time." This safety defect still exists. Also, tires flat spot after same time as stated above. For the first 3-4 miles, at speeds greater than 45 mph, tires make thumping noise and car shakes. Shaking is felt through seat and steering wheel. After 3-4 miles, thump and shake gradually disappear. Tire dealer has not answered questions regarding replacement through Continental after one visit and later phone call.
Driver's side front tire blew out completely at 70 mph. Consumer did not lose control of vehicle since it had traction control. This occurred without no warning considering that the tire only had 700 miles. Manufacturer was notified, but the cause was undetermined.
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