2005 Dodge Magnum Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (21% of reports).
- 117power train complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $670typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 24 of 117 complaints (21%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Interlock lever: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2005 Dodge Magnum at $670, and half of them between $600 and $720.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Magnum power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Magnum | 1 | 100% | 92,000 |
| 2008 Magnum | 6 | 6% | 67,250 |
| 2007 Magnum | 43 | 40% | 66,540 |
| 2006 Magnum | 67 | 21% | 80,500 |
| 2005 Magnum | 117 | 18% | 67,000 |
| 2003 Magnum | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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 shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Notification: K39 (Transmission Shift…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
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. It showed recalls and suddenly it shows all repaired. Is it due to the year?2005? Seat belts…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge Magnums have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Dodge Magnum (18% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
Owners report a typical cost of $670 (half paid between $600 and $720), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Dodge Magnum?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 24 of 117 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (10).
Other 2005 Dodge Magnum problems
See all 2005 Dodge Magnum problems or power train problems across all Magnum years.