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2005 Dodge Magnum Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags — runs 2.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
637Complaints
7Recalls
22Crashes
9Fires
36Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Air Bags (18.7% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Air Bags complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Air Bags119 · 18.7%RecalledRecall 16V352000 · Recall 14V770000 · Recall 15V313000
Fuel/propulsion System91 · 14.3%not available
Engine84 · 13.2%not available
Power Train77 · 12.1%RecalledRecall 05V460000
Electrical System43 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 04V334000
Fuel System, Gasoline43 · 6.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS119 · 18.7%
ENGINE84 · 13.2%
POWER TRAIN77 · 12.1%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE43 · 6.8%
STEERING36 · 5.7%
SUSPENSION33 · 5.2%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION32 · 5%
TIRES30 · 4.7%

Percentages are the share of the 637 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 14V770000 · 2014 · reported 12/03/2014

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Park it  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 05V460000 · 2005 · reported 10/06/2005

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front

NHTSA campaign 04V335000 · 2004 · reported 07/08/2004

THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

NHTSA campaign 04V334000 · 2004 · reported 07/09/2004

A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 04V333000 · 2004 · reported 07/08/2004

THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND/OR THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS TO SEPARATE IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO REAR SEAT PASSENGERS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“NO EVENTS LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE. I WAS GOING OUT OF TOWN ON EMERGENCY AND AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I…”NHTSA complaint 10165440 — filed 08/14/2006 · AIR BAGS
“RECENTLY BOUGHT A 05 DODGER MAGNUM ON DEC. 13, 2005 AND HAVE BEEN BACK DEC. 14,22,23,26 FOR ALIGNMENT MY KEY TRANSMITTERS GAVE OUT THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10154582 — filed 04/05/2006 · AIR BAGS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Magnum?

Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 119 of 637 NHTSA complaints (18.7%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (91), engine (84), power train (77). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Magnum have?

637 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 36 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Dodge Magnum have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Dodge Magnum's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.