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Dodge Magnum check engine light comes on

48 of the 1,163 owner complaints about the Dodge Magnum describe check engine light, most of them for the 2005 model year.

owner complaints
48
worst model year
2005
typical repair cost reported
$1,800
typical mileage
73,822
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

Often reported together

Stalling 16Won't start 5Jerking 4Won't shift 3Shudder 3Loss of power 3

Trouble codes mentioned

P2096 1P0300 1

What owners say

Filed Jan 18, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

I am experiencing an engine stall after filling the fuel tank. I have stalled after just leaving the gas station on main roads and even the highway when traffic is at highway speeds of 65+. There have been no accidents to report to law enforcement so I dont have record of that. I called the local dealer before to ask about the recall but they only said it was not on the list and I did not receive a call back. I would like to take my vehicle in for inspection. The issue has been happening for at least a few years (I dont have an exact time frame) but only this last year did the engine light come on. I had the code checked while the light was on and it was not for the aforementioned issue, so I dont think my vehicle is registering the stalling.

Filed Jun 16, 2019 · 93,000 miles · CA

The gear shift is stuck in park and there was no warning on the display no check engine light.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NC

05 dodge magnum having fuel issues after putting gas in the car. Won't start on first or 3rd time, improper fuel reading at any time while driving sitting still or just running in the yard. The car stalls after filling up mostly. The gas light comes on after filling up, while driving it, sitting still. It no certain time or thing for the light to come on or for the vehicle to stall. A strong odar of gas after you fill up. I never know how much gas is really in the car. I've replaced the fuel pumps on both sides. The check engine light continues to come on before the car starts, while you are driving it, or sitting at a light. I have the light tested and it comes back to the fuel pumps. I've been dealing with this problem for like a month now. The problem continue after replacing both side of the fuel pump.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OR

I have a 2005 dodge magnum and I went into the cleaners to drop my clothes off. I went in the cleaners and came out and attempted to start my car and it wouldn't start. I thought it was the fuel pump. I had my car towed to the shop and the mechanic stated it was my engine was out. I think its the timing chain. I seen recalls for my engine but they state its for the newer version of the hemi but I think its all the same recall. I get my car maintenance at the dodge dealership and I haven't had any engine problems, no check engine lights , loss af power. There were literally no signs. I had got my oil changed at the dealership within a month of the incident.

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 Jan 9, 2017 · Engine · FL · fire · 1 injury

My dodge magum shut down on side of road then tried to turn on it overheated and started to caught on fire. The timing belt burnt through the head gaskets and now car is total. Only had this car from november 2016 to january 1st. No engine lights were showing . Really would like dodge to replace me for this car , the smoke from the engine cause me to suffer smoke inhalation. . [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

Valve seat in 5.7 hemi dropped and damaged engine while driving, coasted car to a stop and turned off. Tried to start but ran really rough or wouldn't start. No check engine light or warning, vehicle is undrivable. When this happened felt like the car was gonna blow up and engine overheated.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · CT

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) to correct the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The VIN was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts unavailable.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · LA

Takata recall check engine light is on running hot acts like its going to stall

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · TX

After filling fuel tank and driving away from station car completely loses power and stalls out. I refuel and top off in a normal fashion, by stopping pump at first cut off. This happens about 1 in 10 times I refuel. No check engine lights and I have replaced, purge valve, charcoal canister, and vaccum leak valve. No help. When it quits, I have to restart, which it does, but even when the engine does not stop completely, it always shudders for a few seconds after filling. There as a recall on these vehicles, but only for 5.7 liter engines. The problem is the rollover valve. Chrysler replaced the tanks on the 5.7 lx cars, but will not recognize the problem on the 3.5 and 2.7 liter cars. This is a patterrn failure and a safety item.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Dodge Magnum check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Dodge Magnum?

Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, won't start and jerking or lurching, and the codes they mention most are P2096 and P0300.

Which Dodge Magnum years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2005 (24 complaints), 2006 (16 complaints) and 2008 (5 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Dodge Magnum?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,800 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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