2005 Dodge Magnum Consumer Reviews
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(387 Total Reviews)
Love the Car Hate theTransmission Leaks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Over all I love the look and handling of this car. Plenty of room for the grandkids and all their toys, etc. On the highway gets decent gas mileage however, the intown mileage stinks. The price you pay for the HEMI. Main concern is the transmission leaks and the wheel alignments. We've had it to the dealership twice for both issues and were assured that the problem was fixed; 5 months later we have another transmission leak and it already feels like the front end is out of alignment. (We just purchased new tires before the last alignment)Tires are very expensive for this car and they are already showing significant wear without a lot of miles on them.
Favorite Features
The interior comfort, the stereo, and the nav system. With the Hemi it is definitely not your Granny's wagon. Very sleek styling. Fun to drive with plenty of get up and go.
Suggested Improvements
Get the issues resolved with the transmission leaks and alignment factors.
Excellent
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I plan on keeping my magnum to it just can't go anymore. I get excellent gas mileage (27 MPG on the highway). Thank God I didn't get the Hemi. :) I have over 86,000 miles on it with no major engine problems. I keep up on the maintenance. I love my car.
Favorite Features
Smooth highway driving
Suggested Improvements
None since there not going to make the vehicle any longer.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Piece Of Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum SXT Rwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car was great for the first 38,000 miles, then the trans had to be rebuilt. Then at 40,000 mile the trans locked up and was replaced with a brand new one. Two weeks later the new trans had to be rebuilt! The car kept clunking and jerking, they found the drive shaft was bad so they replaced it. Then a strange noise appeared, sounded like a bad crankshaft, but found it was in the trans, so its being rebuilt again. All this in 4,000 miles. Whats really sad is that Chrysler could care less! I would never buy one of there products again! They know these transmissions are no good but they just keep using them.
Favorite Features
The way it looks.
Suggested Improvements
Chrysler needs to build a trans that works and can be repaired if it doesn't!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Time for a "Hemi Moment"
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Love the styling and LOVE the Hemi. We have a family joke, "it's time for a Hemi moment" on the rare instances when traffic has us waiting. Overall, the Magnum RT is a good car. Deceptively fast as it's a heavy car (just watch the traffic fade away in the rear view). Handling is ok. Several small build issues: odometer was 10% off, alignment&tires are difficult to keep true, rotors and gasket on rear hatch have been replaced. Do not drive hard and then pull into a car wash - I'm convinced that the brake rotors wrapped because of this (warranty did cover).
Favorite Features
Styling, Hemi Moments, ability to load up the family and friends. The RT is a grown up hotrod!
Suggested Improvements
Improve visibility, the dealership, slight lifter tic that the dealership says is "a hemi sound".
Great Vehicle - A Good Buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Incredibly dumb that Chrysler discontinued this model. Without a doubt, the best looking wagon to come out of Detroit in decades. After three years, no problems to report on my 2005 R/T. Very fast, nice subtle exhaust note, great mileage - I averaged 27 on the highway at 65 mph. Really like how quiet the car is. Would recommend this as a used car or for those getting the last of the 2008s. Hope to pair this wagon up with a new Challenger in time after the initially rush for them slows down.
Favorite Features
Wonderful rakish styling, excellent power, lots of cargo space, quiet interior, surprisingly good mileage for a 340 hp V8,five star crash rating, side airbags, stability control, and the Boston sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Better interior trim needed in spots, but not as bad as some say, slightly tighter handling characteristics would be better, but it is a big car.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Amazing
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Quick review. - Fast - Great styling - 25+ highway MPG with the Hemi - Comfortable - Lose the Continentals and get some 255's all around
Favorite Features
- Hemi, more modifications now available
Suggested Improvements
- Less Plastic inside = Better Tune-ability
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Magnum!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum SXT Rwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I really do. I usually switch cars every two years and have had this one for almost three now, and I plan on keeping it! Not only is it beautiful and unique, it is not bad on mileage for how large it is (I average 19- 20 mpg), it is great for a young mom like me, I can use the back trunk area space for changing diapers, and there is tons of room to get in to install the car seat, and store all the things I lug around. The only thing that has happened (knock on wood) is that the power steering hose blew after 4 months of ownership, but the warranty covered it no prob. It really is an awesome and reliable care, I work for Infiniti and prefer my Magnum over their newer vehicles.
Favorite Features
How different it looks, I always walk up to my car and think, "how gorgeous!" Of course mine has 20" wheels and a chrome billet grill added. It really is cool. Also the inside is nice (again I added trim), it is quiet, powerful and works as an everyday car that performs for camping etc too!!
Suggested Improvements
Not much, my worst issue is that the value has dropped incredibly fast :( more about 56% in 3 years. So I would be upside down should I trade it in which I don't want to now though, so it is ok but you know, it does suck!!!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Magnum 5.7 and happy.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is the second Dodge I have purchased. I like the style and looks of the Magnum. The one item that I do not like is the self sealing tires. The first few miles you drive, it feels as if the tires are cement slabs.
Favorite Features
Can you say HEMI?
Suggested Improvements
They could use a stainless steel header on the engine,the 5.7 .
I'm not a Soccer Mom in the Magnum
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Magnum SXT Rwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is a family car with attitude. We love the aggressive styling inside and out. I love how the car just glides over the road, even with all the pot holes from this last winter. The only issue we have had so far is the washer sprayers on the hood broke. Those as well as most of the Magnums parts are "dealer only". We really didn't want to buy a mini van but that was what we where needing, so glad we found this instead.
Favorite Features
It's hard to pick just one favorite feature but we are photographers so we have lots of equipment to pack when we head out to weddings. We have more room in the back of our Magnum than we did with out Jeep.
Suggested Improvements
I wish it had digital compass.I also miss from our Jeep that the headlights are not automatic on/off lights. All I wish all the doors unlock when car is put into park.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
If you can find one, buy one
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I have driven mine for almost 3 years and can report NO PROBLEMS. Lose the Conti tires and put on performance 255 wides and this car comes alive. Now it goes, corners and stops! I would buy a 2008 if I could find one. The RTs must come off a different line than the SXT's because I hardly ever hear of problems. If Chrysler would put in a better dash without all the charcoal gray, it would be an extraordinary car.
Favorite Features
With the better tires, this car wakes up. Way fun to drive in hills and curves of hill country north of Austin Texas.
Suggested Improvements
Better tires, less elaborate ac controls, brighter dash
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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