2005 Dodge Magnum Equipment Problems

“I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum and the first problem was the tachometer just stopped working , the second problem within 3 months time the engine light came on I took it to get the necessary maintenance the light went off for about one week then popped back on within two days off that now its stalling and shutting off wherever it wants.”

“Consumer had repair done on steering column module, and on A/C cooling for fungus growth which had a bad odor inside vehicle that is still unresolved. The steering column module failed two days after the vehicle was purchased. As a result there were no wipers, horn turn signals or cruise control. There were six attempts made to remove the foul smell from the vehicle, all unsuccessful. According to TSB #24-013-05 dated august aug 4, 2005 the cause of the odor was due to condensation forming around the A/C cooling coil which resulted in bacteria and fungi growth. …”

“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 35 MPH, smoke came out of the air conditioning vent. The failure occurred on three occasions. The dealer stated that the air conditioner heater blower speed control switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel loosened and the interior lighting became very dim. On occasion, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the passenger compartment. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures because the warning light indicators have never worked since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle would start roughly from time to time. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. …”

“Upon driving the vehicle horn and the air conditioning became inoperable. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the fuse. Then, horn and air conditioning failed again. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. They could not find the problem. They put a higher voltage fuse in the vehicle, which made the cd player and the battery become inoperable. Consumer has to jump the vehicle to get it started.”