2005 Dodge Magnum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (104) · Fuel/Propulsion System (80) · Power Train (61)
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479 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Air Bags 2014-12-03 · campaign 14V770000 · 250,896 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Sam
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission 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 servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-29 · Air Bags · 215,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. the contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side air bag deployed without a crash. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the dealer was made aware of the failure. in addition, the contact was informed that an unknown recall repair with a similar failure de…”
2025-07-24 · Power Train · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(p). there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was related to customer satisfaction notification: k39 (transmission shift interlock lever). the contact called the local deale…”
2025-05-15 · Power Train · 113,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle remained at the residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. t…”
2025-02-28 · Air Bags“i have attempted to contact my local dealership several times to replace the airbags on this recall. they claimed months ago, stated “it’s on back order” and took my info claiming they’d contact me when the parts are in. they never contacted me. i keep attempting to make appointments with lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of tri-cities 7171 w…”
2024-07-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have an 05 dodge magnum rt 5.7l hemi, that intermittently stalls after filling the gas tank, and continues to do this until gas goes down a little. after dealing with/living with this problem for a while, i finally took my car to a shop and told them what was happening. they told me i needed to replace the right fuel pump module, which i did. thi…”
2024-06-29 · Tires“all 4 tires is less then 4 years old made on same date one tire has separate completely around the bead the others has started doing the same thing this car was my late wife’s car and i gave it to my daughter and she really takes care of it all maintenance is kept up that is how i found the problem doing a break job on the car it looks like someone…”
2024-01-19 · Seat Belts“airbag lights suddenly always on. unknown if they are working or about to deploy. hesitation in transmission while shifting, not sure if working properly. i haven't had any recalls fixed on this vehicle. it showed recalls and suddenly it shows all repaired. is it due to the year?2005? seat belts don't retract and are have to be manually maneuvere…”
2023-12-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the malfunction to report is after fueling the vehicle will stall out. there is the sign of the fuel sending unit and fuel pump cycling after the ignition is turned on. this only occurs after topping off the fuel. the safety of operation is the stalling may occur while driving as well as at sitting still. when driving and the vehicles stalls causes…”
2023-08-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle has stalled 3 times in past year and won't start back up. i have mechanic fix fuel pump and other related parts to fuel. it is very unsafe. the car just stalls driving and wants to start but dies on me. …”
2023-01-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am experiencing an engine stall after filling the fuel tank. i have stalled after just leaving the gas station on main roads and even the highway when traffic is at highway speeds of 65+. there have been no accidents to report to law enforcement so i dont have record of that. i called the local dealer before to ask about the recall but they only …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.