The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift into drive; however, the gear shifter remained stuck in park. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Dodge Magnum won't shift problems
60 of the 1,163 owner complaints about the Dodge Magnum describe stuck in gear or won't shift, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 60
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $400
- typical mileage
- 79,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 3Check engine light 3Pulling 1Shudder 1Jerking 1Headlights 1
What owners say
Unable to shift car stuck in park gear shifter (shift interlock latch) and Steering Module .year ,make and model included my Vin excluded from recall .Dodge Magnum SRT8 2006 4 door.safety put at risk by not being able to shift gears in an emergency.problem confirmed see invoice.inspected by dodge see invoice.no warning
The gear shift is stuck in park and there was no warning on the display no check engine light.
Car was stuck in park, cannot shift into gear from parking at all. The car was stationary in park, went to shift from park to drive and could not. There is a recall for this but not for my VIN number. Please help get this fixed. Thank you
The shift controller is stuck in park. This is not a new issue for the manufacturer. The mechanic ordered part which should have been here 3 weeks ago and now they say nov/dec. The warranty co tried to get the part and it came back saying january 2019. So, everyone's request is going to dealership and they are given a bogus date. Another car (chrysler) has been sitting for a month due to the same problem. This is ridiculous. The car should be recalled because you cannot move it. It is a problem with getting it towed as well. Something is seriously wrong that these parts are not being recalled after being witness to the number of people this has happened to. Its a disgrace!
Gear shift assembly stuck in park
I have contacted dodge after my magnum nearly killed me (literally). They told me to 'pay for my repairs and keep my receipt in case of a recall'. This is a huge safety issue and it needs attention. My gas pedal literally broke off while I was driving and was stuck wide open. By that I mean it broke off completely from the assembly that holds the pedal to the actual car itself! Then, after I contacted them to bring it in to a shop, the shifter would not shift out of drive, and when I got it out of drive, it will not move from park!! I have done a lot of research and this is a common problem in this year of magnum!!! It is going to kill someone!!! Thank god I was at home so no one else would have been harmed and I was able to think quickly! I literally almost crashed into two very large cement silo's! They refuse to repair this issue!!! It shouldn't matter how many miles (it has 157k which is pretty low for that year) I have never had a gas pedal break off nor have I ever heard of this before I started my search!!
There are multiple complaint's online about the shifter problem associated with this vehicle. After contacting chrysler about this they said the vehicle is not under recall and that the following year magnum shifting problem was. When I can find over 300 complaints online about my year vehicle experiencing the same problem. It will not shift out of the park into any gears.
The common issues of many 2007 dodge magnum vehicles is that my shifter will not shift out of the park position, the spring was poorly made and the job cost at a local dodge place $280. This issue has occurred with several dodge owners and its outrageous that it not not considered a recall on my vehicle. My vehicle was parked on a side street and after work I went into my car to drive home and the shifter would not move.
Gear shift stuck in park
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
- Risk
- This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V583000 · Recall details
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V295000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
- Risk
- If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
- Risk
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V460000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Magnum won't shift
Which Dodge Magnum years have stuck in gear or won't shift problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (29 complaints), 2007 (16 complaints) and 2006 (14 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix stuck in gear or won't shift on the Dodge Magnum?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $400 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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