2005 Dodge Magnum: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 186,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission would not remain in the park position. The check engine indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (champion chrysler jeep dodge, 9655 firestone blvd, downey, ca 90241) was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

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 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 Dec 29, 2006 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Tl* - the contact stated that had transmission failure. The vehicle had 18,000 mileson it. The check engine light first turned on at 10,000 miles. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and the check engine light was reset. In june 2006 the contact was driving in heavy traffic 70 MPH with clear and dry road conditions and the vehicle dropped to first gear. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated the air bag light and the check engine light came on. The contact called the dealer, waited a few minutes and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer changed the throttle body and transmission control module. The vehicle performed well for approximately 3,000 miles. On dec 22, 2006 the check engine light came on, the contact called the dealer and because the contact was concerned about driving the vehicle, the dealer came and towed the vehicle. The transmission control module was changed. The contact was called on dec 28, 2006, and was told the vehicle was ready. The contact picked up the vehicle and within three miles of leaving the dealer, the contact accelerated and the vehicle dropped to first gear. The traffic was heavy and the contact can not remember if any warning lights turned on. The contact drove the vehicle back to the dealer where it remained. The contact did not have the VIN information, he will call back.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · MS

2005 dodge magnum - transmission failure 2 times in 1 week. Known issue with dodge - service bulletin issued. Transmission was repaired as per bulletin - picked up car from dodge repair, jasper dodge, jasper alabama, drove 115 miles with 3 year old and 7 year old in vehicle and transmission shut down doing 70 MPH on hwy 78. Could have been fatal. Since this was a known issue and since it appears that their service repair failed to resolve problem - I personally feel the vehicle should be recalled before a fatal accident occurs. At 70 MPH vehichle just lost all power. Had I been in a major metropolitan area, I may not have been so lucky.