2005 Dodge Magnum: pulls to one side

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 87,546 miles · VA

I have not had a complete failure. Waiting on that to happen. I purchased a brand new 2005 dodge magnum sxt with v6, automatic transmission in 2005 from a dealership. It had approximately 36 miles on it. I have not had the pulling to the right everyone else had, but it does make a funny scrubbing sound while driving as if the tire was rubbing against the car on the right rear passenger side and 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. A few months ago, the power outlet located inside the astray stopped working. It blew a fuse, I 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. I 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. We've noticed that the headlights seem to surge at night. I will be taking our car in to the dealership, along with copies of complaints from other consumers.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 21,000 miles · MN

Bought an 05 hemi awd magnum w/20,000 miles in 07. Warranty expired at 85,000miles. Problems after problems, rack and pinion fixed, egr valve fixed, torque converter replaced once and still having the same issue. Shudders, vibrations, hard engine noises and stalls, pulls to the right, electrical problems with windows, sunroof, seats, GPS, instrument cluster, power outlets, hood and hatchback just fall down and bump your head. Passenger seat was missing bolts and wasn't fastened to frame. $200 keyless entry key replacement. No where near 24 mpg more like 14 down a flat 55mph highway. Currently 114,000 miles oil always changed around 3,000 miles and had a 3 tranny flushes. Take it to certified dodge dealerships and they cant figure out what is wrong with any of those problems and try and tell me that's the way it is. Uhhhhhhhuh..... Lemon?

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Tires · 1,800 miles · WV

2005 dodge magnum. Pulled to right when first purchased. Tires were aligned and balanced. Wear on tires. Replaced tires after 18000 miles due to a blowout on right rear tire. Tires had no tread on outside edge and overall tire. Dealer would only pay for two tires. Car pulled to right after new tires installed. The vehicle had all four tires aligned and balanced. The dealer paid for the alignement and balance under warranty. The vehicle pulled harder to the right after the alignment, contacted the business of where the vechicle was aligned. The vehicle was taken again, and had the owner personally check the vehicle before and after the alignment. The dealership would not cover this charge. The car pulled harder to the right than before. The car has 23000, and the tires wore out and will needed to be replaced again soon.

Filed Apr 8, 2007 · Electrical · 67,100 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 3, 2007 · Steering · UT

My magnum would pull to the right. I took the car into the dealer since I bought new tires and rims at the time the pulling to the right became worse. The dealer replaced the front steering box and rack with a non-dealer one. Problem gone. The only reason the dealer replaced with a non chrysler item part was that they did not have any in stock.

Filed Jan 28, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 9,000 miles · WA

2005 dodge magnum rt, continental tires started showing tread wear at 6000 miles. Dealer at 9000 miles made note of unusual tread wear and blamed it on excessive speed. At 11,000 miles 2 out of the 4 tires were completely worn through and the other 2 almost worn through. Car is 1.3 years old and has only been driven 11,000 miles. Dealer will not replace tires and continental will only give a 50% rebate on the tires but will not reimburse for mounting and alignment. Car also pulls to the right consistently.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Suspension · 398 miles · CA

Tl * - the contact's 2005 dodge magnum pulls to the right. The contact's suspension failure began at 398 miles. The dealer diagnosed failure as road crown sensitivity. The dealer performed a technical service bulletin on the vehicle at 6,000 miles. The contact had 3 alignments performed within two years. Every time he takes the vehicle into the dealer for maintenance, the tires are rotated. Daimlerchrysler is aware of the failure yet, they are unable to provide a remedy. The contact stated all four tires went bald at 30,000 miles.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Suspension · AR

2005 dodge magnum pulls to the right. Upon inspection mechanic informed consumer that all of these vehicles do it and there is no solution. *kb (lawyer wrote in on behalf of consumer).

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Steering · 25 miles · PA

I bought a 2005 dodge magnum one month ago. The car has always pulled to the right when driving. As soon as you let go of the wheel, the steering wheel turns slightly to the right. The car has been to the dealer twice for two days each time. The dealer says they cannot duplicate concern. However the moment I pick up the car, the problem still exists.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · IN

No failure, waiting for the event. Vehicle pulls to the right and continues to do so after repeated front end alignments per chrysler specifications. This vehicle has a serious potential problem that should be investigated proactively rather than after incident occurs. I would recommend searching the internet for hundreds of similar complaints. I've used may 2005 as the incident date when I bought the vehicle. What lead me to this site - frustration!

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 200 miles · TX

I purchased my new 2005 dodge magnum r/t on 12/20/04. Manufacturer date 9/04. Vehicle continues to pull right. Has pulled to the right from the beginning. Must keep constant pressure to the left on the steering wheel. If I let up, vehicle travels right. Lane does not make difference. Without constant pressure to left, vehicle will travel across 3 lanes to right and keep going right. First complaint at 4400 miles 5/05. Dealer realigned. Second complaint 7900 miles. Dealer realigned. Third complaint 15900 miles. Both front tires showing extreme wear on outside. Tread in that area on driver front almost gone. Requested tire replacement. Dealer told me they contacted daimler chrysler about my complaint. Two new tires were mounted, at no charge to me, on rear of vehicle. Older rear tires moved to front. Rear tires did not show any abnormal wear. Vehicle came with continental tires. Replacement tires also continentals. Vehicle aligned again. On drive home, vehicle continued to pull to right. Took vehicle to reputable, national company for a courtesy road test. They confirmed vehicle pulls to the right. Returned to dealer a couple of hours later with the complaint that the vehicle still pulling to right. Management is contacting the "dodge technicians" to see what can be done about my vehicle. I was told by this dealer that they had experienced similar problems with another 05 magnum, that they were told by the "dodge technicians" that the vehicles are within specs and within tolerances." within tolerances of what? I know that if I let go of the wheel, or do not apply constant pressure to the left, this vehicle will run off the road! The extreme tire wear I experienced was directly related to the front end of this vehicle. At present my vehicle has 16000 miles on it. Left front tire that was removed was extremely scary as to how it had worn so badly. I am not in possession of the removed tires.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · PA

2005 magnum has problems with the steering and front end alignment. Vehicle pulls to the right. This caused premature wear with tires. *ts ***nar***