MYRModel Year Report

2005 Dodge Magnum

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2005 Dodge Magnum
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Magnum Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2005: 637 complaints 2005 2006: 321 complaints 2006 2007: 108 complaints 2007 2008: 93 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2005: 637 complaints
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YearComplaints
20032
2005637
2006321
2007108
200893
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 119 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLORE ON A HIGHWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20171110

Airbag lights suddenly always on. Unknown if they are working or about to deploy. Hesitation in transmission while shifting, not sure if working properly. I haven't had any recalls fixed on this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240119

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 91 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CAR, AFTER FILLING WITH GAS, SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130518

The malfunction to report is after fueling the vehicle will stall out. There is the sign of the fuel sending unit and fuel pump cycling after the ignition is turned on. This only occurs after topping off the fuel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231230

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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ALTERNATOR CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING NO OTHER PROBLEMS GOOD BATTERY GOOD EVERYTHING

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 77 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CAR, AFTER FILLING WITH GAS, SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130518

Airbag lights suddenly always on. Unknown if they are working or about to deploy. Hesitation in transmission while shifting, not sure if working properly. I haven't had any recalls fixed on this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240119

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040706 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A SPOT WELDING OPERATION FOR THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR FLOORPAN REINFORCEMENT FOR MISSING WELDS AND INSTALL STRUCTURAL RIVETS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT

Campaign 04V333000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040706 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 04V334000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040706 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER TURNING LOOP BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 04V335000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051128 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100719 — PE (closed 20101124)

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150203 — air bags

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Campaign 14V770000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Dodge Magnum — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (91 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V333000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V334000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V335000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V770000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Dodge Magnum reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Magnum?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Magnum have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.