2005 Dodge Magnum Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2005 Dodge Magnum, and owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2005 Dodge Magnum
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will…
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace…
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Air bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically,…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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.
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…
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Seat belts: rear/other
On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Seat belts: front
On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Dodge Magnum have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA; 22 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 36 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,303 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 77 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side air bag deployed without a crash. The vehicle was towed to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to release and shift out of park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Dodge Magnum (Magnum 2WD, Magnum AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.7/3.5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Magnum model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Magnum model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2003 Dodge Magnum | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 7 | 638 |
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 5 | 321 |
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 5 | 108 |
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 5 | 93 |
| 2009 Dodge Magnum | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Dodge Magnum
How do I know if my 2005 Dodge Magnum has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2005 Dodge Magnum; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V333000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.