repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2005 Dodge MagnumProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 638 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Magnum, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-770 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Dodge Magnum has problems
638 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
131Air bags14 crash/fire/injury
117Power train2 crash/fire/injury
91Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
84Engine3 crash/fire/injury
54Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
49Fuel system, gasoline
49Suspension
48Steering
39Tires
16121 other systems30 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 131 | 14 |
| Power train | 117 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 91 | 1 |
| Engine | 84 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 49 | 1 |
| Suspension | 49 | 3 |
| Steering | 48 | 2 |
| Tires | 39 | 2 |
| 21 other systems | 161 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2005 Dodge Magnum recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Seat belts: front
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE SHOULDER BELT SEPARATION IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 air bags complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles31under 100k miles22100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
9 owners mentioned a cost$450median
Middle half: $390 – $500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Magnum year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Magnum median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Dodge Magnum safety ratings
2005 Dodge Magnum 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Dodge Magnum, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-040
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Rear Hatch Strut Support FailureNo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-787
In owners' words
What Magnum owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that…
I have attempted to contact my local dealership several times to replace the airbags on this recall. They claimed months ago, stated “It’s on back order” and took my info claiming they’d contact me when the parts are in. They never contacted me. I keep attempting to make appointments with Lithia…
Airbag lights suddenly always on. Unknown if they are working or about to deploy. Hesitation in transmission while shifting, not sure if working properly. I haven't had any recalls fixed on this vehicle. It showed recalls and suddenly it shows all repaired. Is it due to the year?2005? Seat belts…
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