Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Dodge Magnum
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Dodge Magnum has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 638 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V770000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V334000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V335000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT SHOULDER BELT BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V333000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/WELDS MISSING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 131 complaints
- Power Train 117 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 91 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Electrical System 54 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 49 complaints
Of the 638 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 638 complaints, owners report 36 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Dodge Magnum faces significant recalls, particularly related to air bags and powertrain, coupled with a high number of owner complaints in critical areas. These factors result in reliability concerns and a higher risk of substantial repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plugs replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission shifting issues
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel odor
- Intermittent electrical failure
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Dodge Magnum at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.