Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel loosened and the interior lighting became very dim. On occasion, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the passenger compartment. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures because the warning light indicators have never worked since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle would start roughly from time to time. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle shutters when proceeding to turn, the air conditioning unit is not working properly, and the transmission hesitates intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the steering failure was related to the front suspension. The mechanic replaced two control arms and tie rods. A diagnostic was performed and the mechanic stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 23,000. Updated 07/08/08. *bf there was a loud clicking noise when braking. The vehicle was hard to start and when it start it would stall. The transmission make a shuttering noise. Updated
2005 Dodge Magnum engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted approximately thirty minutes later. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the failure has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 46,500.
I have a dodge magnum rt (it's now 7 mos old with 4000 miles). 3 mos after I bought the car, the engine started stalling intermittently when I tried to reverse out of the parking stall. Then when I tried the start the engine again, it would not start until I pressed on the gas pedal. I brought it in the dealership the first time, they "cannot duplicate customer's concern". Brought it in the second time, they installed a co-pilot in the car to monitor the stalling hoping that the computer would tell them something. I took the car in the third time for another problem, at the same time they took the reading off the co-pilot. The dealership told me that the co-pilot shows that the engine did stall, but the sensor was showing everything was running well with the car. They suggested to replace the computer sensor thinking that it might be defective that's why it is not showing anything. Weeks later they called and said they found the same problem in the pacifica. They re-install some software in my car and the engine stalling seems to disappear. However, the reversing is still not normal. The car seems to have problem with reversing. When reversing most car will move without having to push on the gas pedal. My car will stop at a certain point, then when I try to press on the pedal gently and slowly, the car will suddenly reverse really fast. I almost hit someone and another parked vehicle last week because of this. I brought my car in the dealership again this week (8th or 10th time in 6 mos) for this incident. Of course, their response is "cannot duplicate customer's concern".
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle idled very fast and hesitated. On each occasion, the check engine light illuminated. Each time the check engine light illuminated, a diagnostic test ran which indicated there were multiple misfires. The vehicle was taken to two dealerships and an independent mechanic. Between the three, two fuel injectors, spark plugs and three ignition coils were replaced. The problem persisted.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph or less, the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the engine easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. A monitoring device was installed to record any further incidents. The manufacturer was contacted.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently. This happens at various speeds of 20mph and above under normal driving and road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership numerous times. However, the problem can not be duplicated.
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.
Dt: while driving, the vehicle stalled. It happened several times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer about 3 times to have it repaired. . The dealership told him that the cylinders were built too small, causing the valves to stick, and that was chrysler's problem. The manufacturer told him to inquire about the lemon law. The consumer felt this was not an isolated problem and the public should be aware of it.
After filling up fuel tank, and driving away vehicle dies, engine cuts out and will not start right away. Then once it starts it will cut out again and engine stalls. Usually by the 3 time engine starts and car gets driven the problem of stalling goes away. Concerned because this happens once I am driving on a road way.
While slowing down to turn (3 times) and driving over dipps in the road with the cruise control set at 60mph rpms suddenly drop and engine goes dead without any warning lights or anything. The steering wheel becomes almost locked and vehicle cannot be controled. These incidents were reported to the dealership, diamond dodge in bastrop, la and there only explanation for the problem that they acknowledged as existing was to flash the computer. The service technician said he thought it might solve the problem but wasn't sure. It did it again the very next day! My magnum also pulls to the right and sometimes is a fight to keep on the road.
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.
Car purchase in late october/early november 2004. As of now it has 3800 miles on it. December 18th, the car breaks down after driving through some body of water (a big puddle) on a publicly maintained road. My wife checked with a couple authorities and they confirmed that this is publicly maintained and no special vehicle is needed to drive down it. (note: no water got into the inside of the car? Not like it was driven into a lake or anything weird like that). The car was towed to the dealership where purchased (century dodge in mount airy, md). They gave me a rental car. After about three weeks (jan 4 maybe), the dealer determined that water had gotten into the engine and blew it (hydro locked I believe). At this point they said they needed an expert from dodge to come in and evaluate whether or not this was a warranty or insurance issue. A few days after that, the expert said that this was not covered and that insurance needed to be brought in to cover damages. On about january 14th, the dealership called and said that insurance would cover the damages and they needed to order a new engine. They also said they could not pay for the rental anymore, but they did give me a dealership loaner. As of today, I still have the loaner and do not have my car. They said that they are waiting for an engine to be built and shipped to the dealer. Then that will be installed.
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