Vehicle: 2005 dodge magnum r/t with hemi engine with approx. 76,000 miles (car put into service in late spring '04). I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden the car started whining -- like it was in the wrong gear. I pulled over, couldn't hear anything and got back on the road -- everything sound okay. The next morning, after driving for about 1 mile, the same thing occurred -- I was going about 55-60 miles per hour. After I put the vehicle in park and back into drive, everything seemed to be okay. The next day, the engine/transmission light came on for a few minutes and the car again sounded funny, but now if I slowed down or stopped the vehicle (like for a stop light), the car sounded as if it was still in fourth or fifth gear when I put on the gas. I took the car into the dealership immediately and was informed by the dealership that the transmission wiring harness was so burned up that technicians could not get a read out from any of the associated computers to determine what the error codes were relating to my transmission/engine. I was also informed that it could not be determined what caused the harness to melt the wiring. Chrysler refuses to explore cause or to pay for repair. I am concerned that this could have been a disaster and I just got lucky before the vehicle caught on fire.
2005 Dodge Magnum electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission would not change gears. The contact must constantly have her vehicle jumped in order for it to start. The dealer confirmed that the failure was similar to that in the recall for the transmission and battery for her year, make, and model; however, her VIN was not included. She stated that her vehicle has been at the dealer for three weeks as of december 4, 2007. No remedy has yet been found for her vehicle. The manufacturer would not assist because her VIN was excluded from the recall. They also informed her that she must submit a payment of $150 to charge the battery and determine what is causing the transmission failure. The VIN, engine size, and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 01-11-08. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle would buck and jerk upon acceleration. Updated 12/31/07.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving 55 MPH she smelled something burning. She pulled over and inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause. The next day, the vehicle would not start and had to be towed to the dealer. They stated that the wiring harness burned. As of august 3, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.
I have not had a complete failure. Waiting on that to happen. My husband and I purchased a used 2005 dodge magnum se with v6, automatic transmission)in late march early april of last year from a dealership. It had approximately 36000 miles on it. We have not had the pulling to the right everyone else had, but we have experienced 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. I even got out to look,thinking I hit something. Upon take off, the transmission doesn't shift smoothly. You can feel it jerk, and slam your head back into seat. A few months ago, the power outlet located inside the astray stopped working. It blew a fuse, we replaced it. Then, two weeks ago, the power outlet in the console stopped working. Just two days ago, the battery went dead for the second time in three months. We replaced the battery again. Now all the sudden the AC/heater stopped working. You can hear it trying to come on, but the fan motor doesn't seem to be coming on. Sometimes the rear passenger side window will not roll down by either the driver's controls or the back controls. There was an occasion this week that the rear hatch wouldn't open. My husband had to crawl through the back to open it. My husband has also been driving the car to work in the morning and the car won't accelerate when the gas pedal is pushed. We've noticed that the headlights seem to surge at night, too. Our factory integrity tires also had the belts break. We will be taking our car in to the dealership, along with copies of complaints from other consumers. I was so excited to have a nice looking car. Apparently thats all that is nice about it.
Engine quiting at highway speeds and at take off, resulting in uncontrolable vehicle. Transmission shudder when overdrive engaged. Dealer corrected fill tube seal defect, unkown if fluid flush performed. Shudder occured again, dealer said this time it was caused by bad/worn spark plugs, not transmission ($237). Unknown if tsb for ignition coil was performed, when asked dealer said all related tsb's for magnum VIN had been applied. Left dealer and in 10 minutes check engine light was on. Made appointment for next day.
2005 dodge magnum 3.5 v6 .all instrument panel gauges fail ,no tac , no speedometer. No heat or defrost,emergency signal light will flash. Happens very often even on start up .turning key off will reset computers. Similar to chrysler due feb 2007 re: glitch in brake electronics.
Recently bought a 05 dodger magnum on dec. 13, 2005 and have been back dec. 14,22,23,26 for alignment my key transmitters gave out the rear window stopped operating at these times the car was serviced and problems still occur. Have been back to the shop jan. 17 and a few more times since then for the same reasons only now my key still won't work but won't go in keyhole either the air bag light comes on while driving. It is in the shop now and has been there since saturday I cannot continue to pay for a car that me and my children are not safe in. I have called the 1800 # for dodge and am waiting for a response I am also making a complaint with the texas attorney general and also the txdot motor vehicle board since the bbb didn't want anything to do with this complaint. These problems are recurring problems that the dealership will not acknowledge I have tried to give them a written complaint but they would not accept it as to there attorney did not write it I am not an attorney just a consumer why wouldn't they accept my letter I have it here along with all work orders and still no help. The letter was written on dec. 26 and was supposed to be taken when the car was put in the shop so they can see I am not going to be pushed over to the side and that's what has happened the car salesman lied from day one come to find out after I made the complaint with bbb he was terminated for "drug use". Great now we are buying cars from liars and the mangers of this car lot wont acknowledge me or my problem he sends a car salesman to me I don't want to discuss the problem with a salesman I want an owner a manager or even the manufacturer but no they hide. Thank you for letting me complain on this website maybe it will help others to not get a magnum they are dangerous and dodge doesn't care at our expense.
My gauge lights and headlights flash and flicker every time they are turned on. The dealer where I purchased the car has said they would look at the car, and also bring in the regional service rep. After looking at the car, they (the dealership) agreed that there was an issue but no solution to the problem. I filed a complaint with the state, and used the lemon law asking for either a new car or a replacement. My requests directly to dodge and using the state have been denied. The car is unsafe to drive at night, and I am stuck with a car that will not be fixed.
On four occasions, while driving my 2005 dodge magnum, the electronic system has shut down and the blinker, headlights, windshield wipers, power windows, air-conditioning, mileage indicator, time clock etc. Stop working. During three of the events, power steering and braking abilities were lost causing dangerous driving situations where the car cannot be controlled and in two of these instances, automobile accidents were narrowly avoided. My company asked me to file this complaint as this is a major safety concern that could cause death or very serious injury. The car has been back to the dealership for this complaint, however, they have been unable to find the problem and correct it. It is currently in the shop again.
Dt: the consumer states that 2005 dodge magnum rt has been stalling and pulling to the right. The consumer says that the vehicle stalled while driving at 35-65 MPH. The vehicle stalled nine times. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealerships told the consumer to take it to other dealerships. Chrysler told the consumer to go to glove box and follow the instructions to file for the lemon law. The car pulled to the right heavily. The consumer said that arm was sore from pulling at the steering wheel and trying to keep it on the road. The consumer says that chrysler refuses to do anything about it. Transmission is making a thumping sound. The esp warning light is coming on and staying on. The light came on four times.
I have a 2005 magnum sxt, the car has pulled to the right since day one, it has been aligned 2 times now. The 2 front tires are wearing badly on the outside, the driver side is worse than the passenger side. I have requested that chrysler replace the tires at this time I have not heard an answer on that. I have been told that the wear on the tires is not due to the car pulling to the right that it is a wear problem (I guess the way I drive) I don't agree!! My car has also stalled 3 times while going in reverse. My gauge lights and headlights flash and flicker every time they are turned on the dealer has said they have seen it flicker one time, they must drive with their eyes closed!! Sometimes the back window can not be rolled up by the drivers controls.
Repeated failures of the wiring harness related to the interior tempature controls, the wiring continues to melt within 5 miles of each repair. The vehicle is now waiting for the fourth service appointment to again attempt to repair or replace this wiring harness, I am fearful of having a fire start in the interior of this vehicle. I have also been seeing "airbag failure" warning lights, I do not know if these items are related, I do not know if this can cause unexpected deployment of the airbag system. The vehicle also has harsh and or premature shifting while driving.
Upon driving the vehicle horn and the air conditioning became inoperable. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the fuse. Then, horn and air conditioning failed again. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. They could not find the problem. They put a higher voltage fuse in the vehicle, which made the cd player and the battery become inoperable. Consumer has to jump the vehicle to get it started.
Horn is very hard to operate.
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