2005 DODGE MAGNUM Structurebody Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2005 DODGE MAGNUM
7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE MAGNUM. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I was braking when the brakes didn't stop the tires and it slid into a curve.
DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD AND HIT TREE WAS KILLED. UNKNOWN CAUSE OF CRASH MAY RELATE TO AIRBAG EXPLOSION. CAR EXPLODED ON IMPACT UPDATED 12/04/17*BF *CN
A DRIVER SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF WHILE I WAS MOVING RESULTING OF ME HITTING HER IN THE BACK. FRONT OF MY CAR IS TOTALED. THE SHOCK WAS VIOLENT BUT THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. THANK GOD I WAS NOT GREATLY HURT. *TR
MY 2005 DODGE MAGNUM R/T BURNED THROUGH THE UNIBODY FRAME RAILS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. THIS CAUSED THE FRAME TO DEVELOP RUST PERFORATIONS. DAMAGE IS THE SAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR, CONCENTRATED WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS MEET THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. THIS IS A DIFFICULT AREA TO SEE, LET ALONE INSPECT DUE TO TIGHT CONFINES AND HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. IT WAS FOUND WHILE CHANGING THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE. THE REST OF THE CAR IS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN AND HAS NEVER BEEN UNDERCOATED, IN AN ACCIDENT OR WINTER DRIVEN. NUMEROUS TECHNICIANS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AT CHRYSLER AND INDEPENDENT GARAGES. ALL OF THEM AGREED THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BURNING AWAY THE FACTORY RUST PROTECTION AND THEN ACCELERATING RUSTING OF THIS STRUCTURAL AREA. THE CHRYSLER DEALER BODYSHOP QUOTED OVER $8000 TO REPLACE THE ROTTED FRAME RAILS, MOSTLY LABOR BECAUSE THEY WOULD HAVE...
WHEN THE TAIL GATE WAS LIFTED TO RETRIEVE THE ITEMS PLACED INSIDE THE CAR THE TAIL GATE FAILED TO KEEP OPEN AND CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD. THE HOOD SUPPORTS STARTED TO FAIL 2 YEARS AGO SO WE PUT A SUPPORT (BROOM HANDLE) TO HOLD IT OPEN TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE MOTOR. THIS WAS A ENGINEERING GOOF WHEN THE CAR WAS DESIGNED, SPRINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN LESS EXPENSIVE THAN THE SUPPORTS AND HAVE BEEN USED FOR YEARS WITHOUT FAILING. I WAS VERY LUCKY AS THAT TAIL GATE MUST WEIGH AT LEAST 200 LBS. *TR
REAR HATCH OFTEN CLOSES SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION, IT HAS STUCK SOMEONE IN THE HEAD AS HE WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES. MINOR INJURIES LIMITED TO BRUISING. *TR
BOTH HOOD AND REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS HAVE FAILED INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER. THE REAR GRADUALLY FAILED. THE HOOD STRUTS FAILED SUDDENLY CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ON MY HEAD AND NECK. *TR
Other 2005 DODGE MAGNUM Problem Areas
Air Bags
119 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
91 complaints
Engine
84 complaints
Power Train
77 complaints
Electrical System
43 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
43 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Suspension
33 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
32 complaints
Tires
30 complaints
Unknown Or Other
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
8 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint