Both Keys Have Broken Internally

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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.

The 2005 Magnum has problems with the gear shifter getting stuck, a shaky and sometimes stalled engine and transmission failure at 75,000 miles.

Let someone else deal with those headaches.

6.8

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
68,050 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. dealer claims bad diode want me to pay $400.00 to replace (2 reports)
2005 Dodge Magnum accessories - interior problems

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 012009

Magnum RS 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am only able to use single key. When using other key, it shuts the car off. Also the insides of both keys became detached at battery connection. Fixed by "soldering" the battery connection to the green board inside with super glue.

- heyjenjen, Chesapeake, VA, US

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problem #4

Jul 012009

Magnum

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

Dealer Lakeland Dodge told me they had a batch of bad diodes ,they replaced the battery and charged me for it when they knew it would not fix the problem. Told me it would cost me almost $400.00 to replace them.

- Gayle S., Lakeland, FL, US

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problem #3

Jul 012008

Magnum

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Both Keys went bad . One key worked longer than the other.The Dealer Lakeland Dodge told me they had a batch of bad diodes. Want to charge me almost $400.00 to replace. They put a new battery in one set and charged me for it , which it didn't work!

- Gayle S., Lakeland, FL, US

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problem #2

Apr 022009

Magnum RT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,188 miles

Was there ever a recall on these keys for this problem? Ive heard both y and n. If so what should i do these are expensive. Im without now. I purchased 2 new keys non-remote type and the dealer wants 45.00 to cut those just so I can have back ups while I get together the funds of 160.00 each.

- Mark G., Holt, MI, US

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problem #1

Jan 292007

Magnum XL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

bOTH IGNITION KEYS HAVE BROKEN INTERNALLY. tOOK KEYS TO DEALER WAS TOLD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND SOLDER THE LITTLE PART INSIDE THAT WAS BROKEN. i CAN JUST SEE THE RESULTS OF THAT..."SORRY MAM, WE HAVE FINALLY HAD A RECALL ON THE KEYS BUT YOU DONT QUALIFY BECAUSE YOUR HUSBAND HAS TAMPERED WITH THEM..." gREAT. iT IS SO NICE OF THEM TO OFFER A SOLUTION. i WENT TO MY ORIGINAL DODGE DEALER AND HE LOOKED AT ME LIKE i WAS A MARTIAN AND HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. i WILL NEVER NEVER NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN. tRANY CLUNKS, STALLED IN REVERSE SEVERAL TIMES (THEY SEEM TO HAVE FIXED ) sOMETIME WONT COME OUT PARK, REALLY FUN WHEN YOUR PARKED ON A STEEP DRIVEWAY! OR ALONE AT NIGHT ON A DARK STREET. (THEY HAVE KNOW IDEA WHY THAT KEEPS HAPPENING) aNYWAY, i'M TRYING TO SELL MY CAR SO i HAVE TO SPEND $140. SO SOMEONE WILL WANT THIS CAR.

- Shannon G., R.P.V., CA, US

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