2005 Dodge Magnum: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Suspension · TX

Right front ball joint fell off the car as I was about to change the tire. My neighbor witnessed the event. He said he had never seen such a thing in 40+ years. I had to rent a press to reattach. Earlier in the day, my wife had mentioned she heard a squeaking noise when she turned the steering wheel. Thank the heavens we were not driving the car when it happened.

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · CA

The 2005 dodge magnum r/t that I purchased sunday january 30th 2011 has an issue. The very next day at 5:00am I became stranded on the side of the road. The esp bas and the check engine light illuminated and the brakes began grinding. I had an employee from chevron help me push it into the service station to be told there was not a drop of oil in it. I purchased oil and had the vehicle towed in. After missing a whole day of work and sitting in the service office I was told the bolt in the brake caliper had become loose. It was fixed and I left satisfied. I did not attempt to drive it again until the next morning and on my way to work (again at 5:00am) the car began jerking and the esp bas and check engine light illuminated. The car starts jerking and will not accelerate at low and high speeds. The car seems to start jerking almost immediately as soon as the seat warmers or the stereo is turned on, but still jerks when nothing is turned on too. Once the jerking starts the car will stall once it has come to a complete stop I.e. At a light or stop sign. It takes several cranks at the ignition to get it back on. This has happened every day since the car was purchased. My car has sat in my driveway since tuesday february 1st. Today is friday february 4th. The car is scheduled to be towed back in to dealership monday february 7th.

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. The contact heard a popping noise underneath her feet on the passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the passenger side tie rod and installed a new tire. She also stated that the windshield washer fluid nozzles and the rear passenger side window were inoperable. When turning the vehicle left or right, a squealing noise was heard. While driving over 40 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. When driving over bumps in the road, the vehicle would slam down and was unable to absorb the shock of the bump. The dealer stated that the struts and shocks were fine on the vehicle. Currently, the failures still persist. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 80,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 26,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated that after 200 to 300 miles of freeway driving, the vehicle appeared to be shutting down but would not allow the contact to accelerate. When the contact drove the vehicle on the freeway about 2 to 3 months later, the vehicle also idled up and would not allowing the vehicle to accelerate. This only occurred during highway driving. The vehicle has been driven to work daily without incident. The speed difference was 75 MPH on the freeway versus 45 MPH to go to work. The contact expressed that the problem may be caused by the difference in speed or the increased in mileage. Both incidences occurred after 200 miles of driving. The dealer test drove the vehicle for 20 miles and ran a diagnostic test but could not find the problem. The contact expressed concerns for safety. The vehicle's brakes were also a concern. Since the vehicle was purchased, the brake warning light has been illuminating. When the emergency is released, the brake warning light turns off, even though the emergency brake was not previously engaged. There was also a terrible squealed when the brake pedal was depressed. This has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The dealership was alerted of all of these problems but they have offered no resolution.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Steering · WI

My 2005 magnum has always pulled to the right even after 4 visits to the dealer. I was told this is a safety thing that it drits to the right, my car pulls to the right. I also hear a clunk noise evertime I start from a stop, this was proven to be normal based on the fact every other magnum on the lot made this same noise. My brakes also make a bad grinding sound when I stop, this will be going to the dealer shortly for this problem.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · IL

Consumer complained about brake problems. When applying the brakes they will make a grinding noise, and will not stop the vehicle adequately. When taken to be serviced it was determined that the cause of the failure was due to the brake pads slipping on the rotors.*ak