2005 Dodge Magnum Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 4% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag light came on just after purchase and upon lowering the tilt wheel and did so after every supposed repair. I had this in for repair 7 times 5 of which were done at warrensburg chrysler in warrensburg, missouri. By the time they had tried 5 times and torn my dash apart scratching all the lower kick panels and leaving me with a dash that rattles the vehicle was out of warranty and refused to rectify the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163638, filed 2018-12, 15,000 miles“A driver suddenly stopped in front of while I was moving resulting of me hitting her in the back. Front of my car is totaled. The shock was violent but the airbag never deployed. Thank god I was not greatly hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10714190, filed 2015-05, 114,521 miles“When the tail gate was lifted to retrieve the items placed inside the car the tail gate failed to keep open and came down on my head. The hood supports started to fail 2 years ago so we put a support (broom handle) to hold it open to check the oil level in the motor. This was a engineering goof when the car was designed, springs would have been less expensive than the supports and have been used for years without failing. I was very lucky as that tail gate must weigh at least 200 lbs.”
NHTSA complaint #10484797, filed 2012-11, 80,200 miles“I have had at least 3 of the issues of the complaints I am seeing here and wondering why there has been no recalls issued: 1) car would not accelerate or it would die after filling up the gas tank. Went on line and found others having similar problem. Fix: do not fill your gas tank up all the way and also do not let it get too close to empty. 2) neither the back hatch or the hood will stay up on their own. Have been hit in the head with the back hatch numerous times - sometimes it works. 3) could not get car out of park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560078, filed 2014-01, 145,000 miles“I have not had a complete failure. Waiting on that to happen. I purchased a brand new 2005 Dodge Magnum sxt with v6, automatic transmission in 2005 from a dealership. It had approximately 36 miles on it. I have not had the pulling to the right everyone else had, but it does make a funny scrubbing sound while driving as if the tire was rubbing against the car on the right rear passenger side and several other problems that are common. I have depressed the brake and felt vibrations from pedal on several occasions. The car doesn't seem to be able to stop completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491454, filed 2013-01, 87,546 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10013680Mar 11, 2005Pop/snap sound on right side of instrument panel.
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsTires
39 complaintsEngine cooling
28 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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