2005 Dodge Magnum locks problems

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Locks, Transmission · 59,623 miles · CA

Dodge magnum 2005 shifter broken wont shift out of park had to replace shifter because of a little broken plastic piece seems to be a common problem. Can not even use the override button! Checking on the computer seems to be alot of these shifters being replaced. I have worked on cars for over 35 years have yet to replace a shifter assembly.there should be recall on this or a class action law suit.

Filed Nov 11, 2010 · Body, Locks · 53,000 miles · NC

Both rear hatch support rods and hood support rods intermittently give out, causing the hood/ rear latch to fall onto people.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Body, Locks · 39,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

Rear hatch often closes suddenly and without warning. On at least one occasion, it has stuck someone in the head as he was unloading groceries. Minor injuries limited to bruising.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Body, Locks · 40,000 miles · AL · 1 injury

With my full attention on the cargo being removed from vehicle, the rear liftgate struts failed suddenly and without warning, causing liftgate to fall on my head and neck. The liftgate is approximately 125 pounds and leveraged to accelerate during closing. The liftgate struts are insufficiently sized for the application and no fail safe exists to prevent free fall. The latch mechanism struck me directly on the spine at the base of the skull causing temporary unconsciousness. This could easily be a fatal impact, especially for young children, infants or the elderly. Replacement struts are expensive and will simply fail again. The manufacturer should be responsible to repair these defects regardless of warranty or mileage.

Filed Jun 13, 2010 · Body, Locks · 56,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

Rear liftgate struts failed suddenly, causing gate to fall on my neck.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Body, Locks · 15,663 miles · CA · 1 injury

Both hydraulic struts for hood and rear lid, worn out and without any notice, will fail hitting anyone in the head. Should be a recall car has 15k miles on 05 magnum r/t. Shocks should last longer since both are not opened on a regular business. Specially with cold weather.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Locks, Transmission · 58,000 miles · SC

2005 dodge magnum, vehicle locks up in park and cannot be moved, has to be towed. The dealer knows about the shift problem but it is not on a recall. I have read the dodge forum and there are 19 cases about the same problem. Depending where you go it costs $250-$600. This should be a recall.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Body, Locks · 30,000 miles · AL · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. The rear hatch fell and hit the contact on the back while she was taking things out the rear of the vehicle. The rear hatch would not stay in the upright locked position. The manufacturer was not contacted. One week later, the contact opened the hood and it would not stay up. A local dealer repaired the hood and replaced the shocks. The hatch has not been repaired. The contact was unhappy because she had to pay for the repair. The current mileage was 32000. The failure mileage was 30000. Updated 06/16/10

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Engine, Locks · 79,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

2005 dodge magnum swt: both engine hood and rear hatch shock cylinders that hold the hood & hatch up have failed. Received hard "bump" on head from both areas when the hood & also the back hatch fell on me no comment when called dealer suggested I buy new shock cylinders for a 4 year old car !!!!???

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Locks · 50,125 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While the contact was checking the fluid levels underneath the hood of his vehicle, the hood spontaneously collapsed. He could have been severely injured. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 50,125. Updated 03/17/09. *lj updated 03/17/09.