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2005 Dodge Magnum Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
4%of 638 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 4% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Right after I fill up the car stalls more than once. Today in the middle of the intersection then on the entry to the highway. I know that there are 200,000+ complaints on the internet and los angeles times has made a report about this. We need a recall before some dies.”

NHTSA complaint #10549645, filed 2013-10, 55,000 miles

“I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum and on random occasions the check oil light will turn the car will ding then the engine will shut off but all of the electrical components will stay on and the brakes and power steering will not work so I almost rear ended some one yesterday. It has happened 3 times in less than 5 minutes one time and when it does occurs just as I am giving it just a small amount of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #10275956, filed 2009-07, 54,000 miles

“2005 Dodge Magnum swt: both engine hood and rear hatch shock cylinders that hold the hood & hatch up have failed. Received hard bump on head from both areas when the hood & also the back hatch fell on me no comment when called dealer suggested I buy new shock cylinders for a 4 year old car !!!!???”

NHTSA complaint #10264833, filed 2009-04, 79,000 miles

“I purchased a 2005 Dodge Magnum in 2005 new the car only had 10,000 miles on it, I have paid for this car for the last 5 years and have always maintained the scheduled oil changes on my car. Saturday 1/30/2010 I was driving and the car shut off completely I was on the express way lucky I was able to get over to the shoulder and no one was hurt. I got a jump and the car started and I drove for a few more minutes it cut off again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10304325, filed 2010-02, 100,000 miles

“My engine went out on my 2005 Dodge Magnum and I did all the proper oil changes and can produce receipts. It just started making noise then stopped.Dodge said my warranty was up a 60,000 and I am at 63,000. And I am still paying a car note. My engine is a 2.7l.”

NHTSA complaint #10351165, filed 2010-08, 63,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200855%
200798%
2006217%
2005284%

Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Magnum

Fuel system
140 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
117 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsTires
39 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Magnum

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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