2005 Dodge Magnum Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 8%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 8% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There are multiple complaint's online about the shifter problem associated with this vehicle. After contacting chrysler about this they said the vehicle is not under recall and that the following year Magnum shifting problem was. When I can find over 300 complaints online about my year vehicle experiencing the same problem. It will not shift out of the park into any gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11000719, filed 2017-06, 90,000 miles“After filling up at a gas station, I drove the car approximately 1/2 mile and the car stopped at a traffic light. This has happened to me probably a dozen times since march of this year. It does not happen after every fill up, probably every 4 times it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10550373, filed 2013-10, 130,000 miles“I bought a 2005 Dodge Magnum one month ago. The car has always pulled to the right when driving. As soon as you let go of the wheel, the steering wheel turns slightly to the right. The car has been to the dealer twice for two days each time. The dealer says they cannot duplicate concern. However the moment I pick up the car, the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10163561, filed 2006-07, 25 miles“I had a starter failure on my car, and was replacing starter myself, since I do most of my repairs, & to remove starter, the steering shaft has to removed for clearance. After taking the steering shaft from the steering box and examining it, I found rusted out section on the collapsing joint of the shaaft. It is completely rusted out half the diameter of the shaft. I went auto salvage yard & put another shaft on car. I live in pa, padot uses liquid deicing spray on highways & it has penetrated this part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576903, filed 2014-04, 60,100 miles“Running low on gas on january 15th I stopped at a gas station to refuel. I purchased 91 octane, placed the nozzle in the gas tank tube and began to refuel. Once the pump clicked I replaced the gas nozzle, tightened the gas cap, started the car and drove off. Less than two minutes later as I was approaching a stop light the engine shuts off and the oil light comes on. I quickly placed the gear in park, and attempted to restart the engine. After trying three times it finally turns over and I am able to drive off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566393, filed 2014-02, 120,015 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019533Feb 16, 2006Moan/groan sound heard at idle.
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10013706Mar 22, 2005Variable steering effort in cold temperatures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Magnum
140 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
117 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsTires
39 complaintsEngine cooling
28 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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