2005 Dodge Magnum Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,328miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 1% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,328 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Repair for this was $3700.00 to rebuild the clk mercedes benz transmission Dodge installed in the car. Light never went out...4 months in the repair iits still not drivable needs the head re-done, new plugs, ignition coils were replaced. Senors repair, in new a new engine due to engine overheating, transmission, electrical failure. I'm a single mother of 4 I can't afford to loss more money or my transportation. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10888061, filed 2016-07, 175,000 miles“My car is overheating after I bought it in june I cant turn my air on or anything I had stuff fixed and it still over heats I dont know what to do anymore”
NHTSA complaint #10808620, filed 2015-12, 170,000 miles“Since I have purchased the car there have been numerous issues. I did purchase the car as is, I am leasing it at 250.00 month. The total cost of the car is over 11,000 dollars and there are too many issues and problems with the vehicle. The lights for instance seem to have a shortage of some sort, because they come in and out. The rear airbag light comes on periodically and will not go off. There seems to be a problem with the ignition switch as well. I have spent a good amount of money on this vehicle, I would like to get my moneys worth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745553, filed 2015-08, 94,000 miles“My ABS lights came on over the course of the last year 5 different times and went out without repair work. The lights finnally came on and would not go out. I replaced the ABS controller without issue, however I am the curious type. I opened the controller box to examine (post mortem if you will) and found a classic case of non-lead solder tin whisker groth shorting out several points on the board. The links below are several pictures of the tin whiskers that are classic in non-lead solder. The links below the pics are some details on tin whisker info. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323434, filed 2010-04, 199,700 miles“I own the 2005 Dodge Magnum. Ion january 15, 2005 at approximately 5:20 p.m I was driving at a rate of 35 MPH. I was about to come to a stoplight when I applied the brakes. The car did not respond and it accelerated in speed. I tried to apply emergency brakes but it sounded as if it was dragging tires.. I had to swerve in order not to hit the car in front of me. I immediately pulled over to the side of the road where I put my car in park, it then idled all the way up to the 5 mark. It steadily idled at this rate for about 5 minutes. I did not think it was going to stop so I shut the engine ff. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255272, filed 2009-01, 59,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Magnum
140 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
117 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsTires
39 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Magnum
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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