2005 Dodge Magnum Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 18%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 18% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 my car with gas it runs rough and stalls several times while moving. After restarting it several times it seems ok until the next time I fill the gas again. When it stalls it sounds like the drivetrain is messing up. It does this city highway turning or straight. This has been happening regularly for at least 6 weeks only right after filling and sporadically for about 4 months or more.”
NHTSA complaint #11102888, filed 2018-06, 130,000 miles“The shift lever will not move front park. I have to leave my vehicle in neutral, and apply the parking brake. I found out there was a recall, I went to the dealer and they informed me my vehicle VIN number is not included in the recall. I have dealt with this problem for years. I hope you can assist me in getting this problem resolved.. The date that I put in when the problem occurred is estimated. It's been so long I don't remember when it started.”
NHTSA complaint #11271029, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“Noticed with certain speeds and RPM ranges, transmission (42rle) will have very hard upshift (feels almost like I'm being rear ended) and lack power compared to other times. As discussed in a forum, others have the same issue, but it seems to be a problem with the torque converter clutch and/or the PCM programming that makes the transmission behave in this way. I take care of my vehicle and perform regular maintenance. Even after transmission flushes, problem is still present.”
NHTSA complaint #11317166, filed 2020-03, 80,000 miles“I was stopped at light. The light turned green. I pressed the accelerator pedal. Something exited the passenger side of engine block causing a large hole. Catastrophic engine failure ensued. I turned the ignition to the off position. I turned the hazard lights on. I coasted to the nearest side road where I stopped the vehicle. I finished my morning coffee waiting for a tow truck there were no accidents, crashes, fires or injuries other than that done to my hemi pride.”
NHTSA complaint #10733508, filed 2015-07, 75,961 milesRelated recalls
- 05V460000Oct 6, 2005On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor…Covers: Dodge Magnum 2005–2006, Chrysler 300 2005–2006, Dodge Durango 2005–2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220840Mar 31, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10218816Apr 22, 2014Engine Stall Immediately Following Fuel Tank Fill-Up (X53 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10021238Nov 17, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on for p0573.
- 10020541Oct 28, 2006Delayed engine crank or mil illumination with dtc p0573.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10017629Apr 19, 2006Transfer case shudder.
- 10019740Mar 16, 2006Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10015066Feb 18, 2006Nag1 (w5a580) transmission - shudder when torque converter clutch engages.
- 10016585Aug 23, 2005Clicking sound from rear of vehicle after accelerating from a stop.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Magnum
140 complaintsAir bags
131 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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