2005 Dodge Magnum Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles.
- 54electrical system complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 4 a fire.
Dodge Magnum electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Magnum | 67 | 72% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Magnum | 6 | 6% | 79,073 |
| 2006 Magnum | 31 | 10% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Magnum | 54 | 8% | 84,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My pcm and tcm needs flash update I am a new owner on vehicle and The last owner has not gotten required updates
Power to dash turns of while driving and comes back, loss of lights signals
2005 dodge magnum. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sentry key theft deterrent system issues. *smd *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Magnums have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2005 Dodge Magnum (8% of the 638 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Magnum electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2005 Dodge Magnum problems
- Air Bags problems (131)
- Power Train problems (117)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (91)
- Engine problems (84)
See all 2005 Dodge Magnum problems or electrical system problems across all Magnum years.