Right front ball joint fell off the car as I was about to change the tire. My neighbor witnessed the event. He said he had never seen such a thing in 40+ years. I had to rent a press to reattach. Earlier in the day, my wife had mentioned she heard a squeaking noise when she turned the steering wheel. Thank the heavens we were not driving the car when it happened.
Dodge Magnum ball joint problems
22 of the 1,163 owner complaints about the Dodge Magnum describe ball joint or control arm failure, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 41,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. The contact stated that after driving over a bump in the road, the lower control arm fractured. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
Since I had my 07 magnum I have had suspension problem's from tie rod ,to bracket arm ,to now a tension strut, and some other to many to name. I went to the dealer to ask what's the deal with the suspension on the car he stated that's the main problem with them car's.
2006 dodge magnum needs front strut/suspension repairs at 60k. Dlr stated this is common problem. At first damage was estimated at 20% damage (only needed new tie rod ends), but now both front strut tension links need replacement plus alignment (over $1000 in repairs). This is a known weak spot in model design (see other complaints). A recall should be issued, consumers are paying for this known design flaw/defect out of pocket.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. The contact stated that while parked and undergoing an inspection, the inspector noticed the front passenger side tie rod was loose and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact had not experienced a failure but was concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. While having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance at an authorized dealer, the contact was informed that she would need to replace the front drivers side tie rod. The dealer replaced the tie rod at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileages were 49,915.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum. While driving at low speed he noticed a noise in the front end of the vehicle. When he examined the vehicle he noticed that the front ball joint tension struts were loose. The contact replaced the front ball join tension strut. The manufacturer expedited the tension strut to the dealer to assist the contact with the repair. Case 19616527 was filed with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 37,000. Updated 09/22/10. *lj the consumer stated the problem was due to the tension strut on the left front side of the vehicle. The tension strut has a ball joint connection on one end. The ball joint on his vehicle was loose and fatigued. It would rattle at low speeds. Updated 09/23/10
08 magnum purchased 08.08.2009 w/ 40,235 miles w/ 48,000 extended warranty. Around january of 2010 stalling in parking lots, at traffic lights, while in reverse. While regular driving car will buck, as though neutral was engaged and disengaged. This may occur weekly, no diagnosis was made on multiple trips. Now while driving at 65-70mph on highway on 6/04/2010, right front tie rod end "explodes". I was able to wrestle control of the vehicle and safely pull over to shoulder after nearly hitting wall. Both tie rod ends are currently being replaced, after mechanic describes left tie rod as having " excessive play". Speed sensor damaged because right tie rod explosion. As off now the extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the old parts have been requested to stay with the car as proof. The engine troubles and excessive stalling has not been diagnosed. Purchased dodge because of love for the quality and cars. After investigating; recalls/complaints, numerous forums I have found this problem to be in the hundreds. Please open a case, I have waited to file a compliant so that I would have time to do research and make sure I would not be "crying wolf". Currently I am terrified to accept the car, because if the left tie rod end was not identified as problematic, then it is possible that I could have been awaiting repairs for the same problem later down the road. And I am unsure if I can keep worrying about when and where the car will stall next. It is nerve racking to have to constantly panic when it does, or even if it will start back up, especially when this should not be a issue. Thank you.
Driver's side inner tie rod failure causing tire to wear and prematurely fail.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge magnum which was purchased brand new. He stated that during a routine inspection, he was advised that the exterior driver's side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the necessary repairs were made. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop due to a nail puncturing the rear driver's side tire. The service dealer noticed the tie rods had gone bad and advised having them replaced and contacting daimler chrysler. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer did not assist. No further repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 44,000. Updated 3/10/10 *cn the consumer stated the tie rods did not come with grease fittings, therefore they can not be lubed during scheduled oil changes which causes them to fail. Updated 06/04/10
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Which Dodge Magnum years have ball joint or control arm failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (13 complaints), 2006 (5 complaints) and 2007 (2 complaints).
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