2005 Dodge Magnum: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 97,500 miles · AZ

2005 dodge rt magnum: right after full-up the car start jerking like if it was trying to cut off, but then smoothed back to normal operation and then started again jerking like if the car was trying to cut off and trying to stay started. After about 10 miles the car running without a problem again.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · TX

If I fill my tank and I drive it away from the pump, it will stutter, hesitate, jerk, then die. I lose all power steering, brakes, engine. Afterwards, it won't immediately restart. It will start again after a few minutes. It won't start driving good again until I run the gas level down a little. After I fill, it will run ok until I make a turn or come to a stop, something that will slosh the fuel in the tank again then it will act like it is starved for fuel. This happens everytime I fill my tank. If I don't fill it completely then it will do it. It never did this when I first bought my car. One time after I this happened, I opened the gas cap and it was hissing and spitting gas just sitting there. This is a very dangerous situation as if this happened on the highway I could become involved in a collision. It has happened at least a half dozen time and have since not filled my tank up until today and it happened again.

Filed Jan 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CA

After filling up my 2005 dodge magnum the car stalls multiple times as I drive home. The stalls seem to happen at lower speeds such as turning in an intersection or when coming to stop at a light. The car is hard to start and leaves me stalled in traffic until it starts again. At higher speeds the car jerks and bucks as the engine dies and restarts. While on the freeway it is hard to maintain speed when this is happening. Research indicates it is a common problem that will require replacing the whole fuel tank. Please issue a recall for this dangerous issue. To get a better picture of how big this problem, ask dodge to provide sales numbers for replacement gas tanks sold.

Filed May 18, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 75,420 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The car, after filling with gas, suddenly stalled while driving down a main road. I had to stop in the middle of the road, put the car in neutral, restart it, put the car in drive, wait 2 seconds or so for the transmission to re-engage, and then I could move again. A truck slammed into the back of the car after it came to it's jerky stop and the oncoming truck didn't realize a person would be stopped in front of him where there was no light or stop sign. I found out later, from a car forum, that the 5.7 liter dodges have a rash of issues where the check valve that is part of the fuel tank fails and causes the emission system to get wet and the computer gets confused signals causing the car to stall (shortly after filling the tank). I found out that it would cost at least $1000 to change the entire gas tank as the only fix to the problem. I can't believe there isn't a recall for this dangerous problem. Luckily the damage in the crash wasn't severe although I suffered from whiplash as a result.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 121,000 miles · GA

The car started normally after sitting in a parking lot for 30 minutes. When the car was placed in reverse, the car lurched backwards and began accelerating on it's own. I quickly applied the brakes and stopped the car and put it in neutral but the engine continued to race from idle to 3000rpm. I repeatedly tried to restart the car and the same issue arose. Finally the car settled down and I was able to get it home. I took it to the dealer and was told the throttle body was bad and I replaced it. Same issue reappeared and I was then told it needed to be initialized to the new throttle body. The day after having the work done at the dealer the car began to accelerate on it's own in traffic. I contacted the dealer and was told there was a common problem with the PCM's in this particular car. I cannot believe that chrysler has a car on the road that when the PCM fails, the car will accelerate on it's own. Chrysler says there is nothing they can do as it is out of warranty.

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · KS

Vehicle stalls after getting fuel and only when filling up the tank to full, we don't top off the tank after the fuel shuts off. We now have to guess when to stop filling the tank with how many gallons to add so it is 1 gallon or so below full. The car will stall after filling up and have to re-start if going at slower speed (5-15 MPH) very dangerous when trying to leave a gas station or stop light. If at highway speeds then the car will still try to stall and jerks and slows down. Took it to a mechanic and they found an overflow valve sticks open and let's raw fuel down a tube and basically fluids the engine. The only fix is to replace the whole gas tank $3,000 dollars after labor.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · WI

Had complete transmission failure driving on highway at 50 m.p.h. Engine light came on followed by loud high pitch noise from engine compartment. Car jerked to a full stop. Tried to move shift selector to get car to move, no help. Disconect battery to reset system. Able to get a gear to get car 2 miles to home. Have car towed to shop. 7days later, and $3800.00 out of wallet, have new transmission. 63,000 miles and tranny fails? Got to be kidding me!!!! This seems to be a problem for dodge. Car should be declared a lemon so people can recover some of the out of warrenty cost!!!!!!!!!

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · CA

The 2005 dodge magnum r/t that I purchased sunday january 30th 2011 has an issue. The very next day at 5:00am I became stranded on the side of the road. The esp bas and the check engine light illuminated and the brakes began grinding. I had an employee from chevron help me push it into the service station to be told there was not a drop of oil in it. I purchased oil and had the vehicle towed in. After missing a whole day of work and sitting in the service office I was told the bolt in the brake caliper had become loose. It was fixed and I left satisfied. I did not attempt to drive it again until the next morning and on my way to work (again at 5:00am) the car began jerking and the esp bas and check engine light illuminated. The car starts jerking and will not accelerate at low and high speeds. The car seems to start jerking almost immediately as soon as the seat warmers or the stereo is turned on, but still jerks when nothing is turned on too. Once the jerking starts the car will stall once it has come to a complete stop I.e. At a light or stop sign. It takes several cranks at the ignition to get it back on. This has happened every day since the car was purchased. My car has sat in my driveway since tuesday february 1st. Today is friday february 4th. The car is scheduled to be towed back in to dealership monday february 7th.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · 54,000 miles · FL

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.

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 Aug 7, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · 30,000 miles · NY

The front tires are cupping every 3,000 miles. Dealer has checked alignment, rotated the tires and replaced them for free 4 times with 2 different brands of tires. I now have 30,000 miles and the tires are worn out again and the dealer has told me that is just the way it is and to stop coming to them to resolve the issue. It has been quite rainy where I live and I feel that the tire damage is now putting me at risk. The ability of the tires to perform in rain soaked roads has diminished significantly because of the unusual wearing and I feel that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle in any inclement weather. I really hope this issue can be resolved before there is a fatality. Since the tires are so badly worn on the outer edges the vehicle vibrates at highway speeds and seems quite unstable. Any little bump in the highway causes the steering wheel to jerk violently. I am not sure if this is caused by the worn tires or an inherent design flaw in the front end. I know from researching the internet that there are many owners that are having the same problem.

Filed Jun 15, 2006 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the engine light illuminated and the transmission jerked violently into gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined pieces of the metal clutch were throughout the transmission. The torque converter, o-ring, and pump were replaced. One month later, the problem returned and the vehicle was towed to the dealership. The contact is unaware of the repairs being performed.