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2005 Dodge Magnum engine problems

112 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 86,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
112
of this car's complaints
18%
typical mileage
86,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    6
  • Engine: gasoline
    2
  • Exhaust system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Magnum engine problems in other years

20032005200620072008

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Dodge Magnum engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 146Check engine light 24Loss of power 14Engine failure 12Won't start 9Misfire 6Overheating 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Dodge Magnum owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

The vehicle stalled during normal use traveling about 35 miles an hour right after an intersection. MY husband was able to safely make it off the road as we live in a small town he did this by feathering the accelerator pedal. He is a mechanic so he was able to get it home by lightly tapping the pedal. If he pressed the pedal too hard the car stalled without warning so he lightly tapped on it and made it 2 blocks to our home where it has set in the driveway ever since. We spent over $1000 replacing parts such as the throttle body and the fuel pump and sending unit, egr, pcv, crankshaft sensor, plugs,injectors, intake seals, air intake temperature sensor and throttle body which include the throttle position sensor. Before we went for the cam sensor I decided to look up the issue and found so many with the same problem as us. We are veterans on a semi fixed income with a 10 month old daughter and this is our only vehicle we live in a super hot place in northern Arizona and can not afford further repairs as every part seems to be quite expensive. I don't have the fear of it dying while transporting my daughter again as it won't even stay started since the first incident. Additionally there are no codes or dash indicator lights staying on. We will be contacting Dodge in Kingman Arizona today.

Filed Mar 27, 2022 · Body, Driver assistance · TX · crash

I was braking when the brakes didn't stop the tires and it slid into a curve.

Filed Jan 9, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · OK

When vehicle has been filled up with gas it will intermittently die until it has around 50 miles on it. Usually sputters and dies without warning leaving you with no steering or brakes. Will restart but die until some fuel is ran out. I have scheduled to have the gas tank replaced but the fee is around $150

Filed May 20, 2021 · Engine · 98,478 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled after refueling. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the issue to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,478.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · ME

Car engine quits running after startup following refueling, and several times thereafter, requiring that the engine be restarted each time. It occurs after each refueling. All operational control of the vehicle is lost when the engine quits. I consider this to be a great safety hazard.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Engine · 32,000 miles · WI

After fueling at a gas station and only fueling until the pump shuts off, the engine dies about a block away. This happens every time the vehicle gets a full tank of gas.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · VA

Car kept stalling while driving. On two occasions it was very dangerous as the car stalled in the middle of intersections. Spent $1500 on replacing/fixing parts that never solved the problem. Finally I researched it found out it could be a fuel tank issue.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NV

When the gas tank is filled, the motor cuts out and stalls when driving, I have to keep the tank at half way to avoid this. My wife filled it up and it stalled on her while she was making a left hand turn in traffic. My child was in the car as well. It appears that this organization as well as chrysler was aware of this situation. I never received any notification and have been dealing with it for some time now. This is unacceptable as my whole family was at stake! Please advise the next course of action. I am going to contact my local dealer as a start. Attaching a news article on the situation..

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OR

I have a 2005 dodge magnum and I went into the cleaners to drop my clothes off. I went in the cleaners and came out and attempted to start my car and it wouldn't start. I thought it was the fuel pump. I had my car towed to the shop and the mechanic stated it was my engine was out. I think its the timing chain. I seen recalls for my engine but they state its for the newer version of the hemi but I think its all the same recall. I get my car maintenance at the dodge dealership and I haven't had any engine problems, no check engine lights , loss af power. There were literally no signs. I had got my oil changed at the dealership within a month of the incident.

Questions about the 2005 Dodge Magnum engine

Does the 2005 Dodge Magnum have engine problems?

Owners have filed 112 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Dodge Magnum engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 86,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Magnum engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Magnum have bad engine?

The Dodge Magnum model years with the most engine complaints are 2005 (112 complaints), 2006 (106 complaints) and 2007 (21 complaints).

Other 2005 Dodge Magnum problems

Fuel system 140Airbags 131Transmission 117Electrical 54Suspension 49Steering 48Tires 39Body 25Acceleration 16Brakes 15Lights 15Locks 12Driver assistance 11Seat belts 8Visibility 8Wheels 7Seats 5

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