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.

7.6

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$410
Average Mileage:
28,200 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. had brakes replaced and rotors (2 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
  3. replace rotors (1 reports)
2005 Dodge Magnum brakes problems

brakes problem

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 042010

Magnum SE 2.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,639 miles

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

originally complained about a weird noise in front end 2nd year of ownership..told it was nothing. and numerous "please check everything in the front end..tires,anything..please"3 dealers later I am told the brakes are gone totally..this car is driven in a town with only hiways..1 stop light and no stop signs or hills..and only 250 people..so to say the least brakes not applied very often..car still makes this weird noise..love the style of this vehicle and the convenience of the size ..hate sinking money into,kripes the tread hasn't worn at all on the tires ..but it needs all new brakes and rotors!!!

- carowend, Campbell River, BC, Canada

problem #4

Oct 292007

Magnum RT 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles

I purchased the lifetime brakes at the dealership. Every since I did my brakes have squeaked and squealed at every stop. They charged me and come to find out they never did the work. They fired the tech, supposedly gave me new rotors and brakes but they still squeak. I never had this issue until I bought the lifetime pads.

- Alex S., Winston Salem, NC, US

problem #3

Sep 012008

Magnum RT 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,300 miles

The rotors should have lasted longer.I had a bad shake in the brake pedal and steering wheel when the the brakes where applied.I had the rotors turned put on new pads and its was worse.I replaced the rotors.

- jamescmd, Elkridge, MD, US

problem #2

Oct 162006

(reported on)

Magnum RT

  • 21,250 miles

I have to change the two discs in May and I have just known that the disc are still finished. 5 month and 10,000 km

(warranty)

the disc of the wheel back are finished too 250$

- Patrick R., Shannon, Quebec, Canada

problem #1

Jul 042006

(reported on)

Magnum RT

  • 13,662 miles

TWO BRAKE ROTORS WORN OUT AFTER 13662 MILES. DISCS REFINISHED

- Patrick R., Shannon, Quebec, Canada

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