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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$400
Average Mileage:
16,600 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2005 Dodge Magnum suspension problems

suspension problem

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2005 Dodge Magnum Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 052005

Magnum RT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,133 miles

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

I wore out a set of tires before 20000 miles. had 2 alignments done at my cost replaced 4 tires before a dealer tole me about the conti tire problem and law suit claim which i had to find on my own. I am still waiting on payment from this law suit which found the company at fault for the manufacturing of a poor quality tire. I also had to replace ball joints at 38000 miles because the to were worn out MADE OF PLASTIC can you believe it. Im worried now about what else might break thats plastic also my gas peddle complaint you should read that fricken thing broke off and fell to the floor. I love the R/T but now Im starting to worry whats next.

- Mark G., Holt, MI, US

problem #1

Sep 142006

(reported on)

Magnum SXT

  • 10,000 miles

Dealer (Bettenhousen) in Tinley Park refused to fix the wheel alignment more than the 2 times we brought it in to re-align. After just driving the vehicle on normal streets to and from work - small bumps or small pot holes (rare) make the car jump out of alignment and pull to the right... this vehicle is still under warranty but the dealer refuses to fix... why is that - afraid of the lemon law - which is what I think we got.

- Jenni P., New Lenox, IL, US

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