2005 Dodge Magnum Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,062miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 2% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,062 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.
“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“With my full attention on the cargo being removed from vehicle, the rear liftgate struts failed suddenly and without warning, causing liftgate to fall on my head and neck. The liftgate is approximately 125 pounds and leveraged to accelerate during closing. The liftgate struts are insufficiently sized for the application and no fail safe exists to prevent free fall. The latch mechanism struck me directly on the spine at the base of the skull causing temporary unconsciousness. This could easily be a fatal impact, especially for young children, infants or the elderly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10336417, filed 2010-06, 40,000 miles“I was driving along kings highway at about 35 MPH and the hood suddenly flew up. The hood slammed back down as I came to a stop thus trapping the hood struts outside the hood on either side damaging the hood and both fenders. July 3 I called the local Dodge dealer landers Dodge and reported the problem to them. I also inquired about towing and they said they use smiths towing. I called smiths towing and they told me that the hood was going to fly up no matter if it was on a rollback or not and suggested that I save the wrecker fee and drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161542, filed 2006-07, 19,491 miles“Dodge Magnum 2005 shifter broken wont shift out of park had to replace shifter because of a little broken plastic piece seems to be a common problem. Can not even use the override button! Checking on the computer seems to be alot of these shifters being replaced. I have worked on cars for over 35 years have yet to replace a shifter assembly.there should be recall on this or a class action law suit.”
NHTSA complaint #10366486, filed 2010-11, 59,623 miles“2005 Dodge Magnum, vehicle locks up in park and cannot be moved, has to be towed. The dealer knows about the shift problem but it is not on a recall. I have read the Dodge forum and there are 19 cases about the same problem. Depending where you go it costs $250-$600. This should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10323975, filed 2010-04, 58,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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