2005 Dodge Magnum Consumer Reviews

Still Loving It ...

Written by: Nikdfish on 05/20/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum RT AWD 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Aside from a few bumps along the way, I have always enjoyed this car. Some warranty repairs needed, but my out of pocket for repairs has been minimal (< $400 over 4 years). Great power and towing capacity (for a unibody). Tremendously sure footed in all driving conditions. Better in winter than a 4x4 pickup. Very comfortable on long trips and 23-24 mpg on the interstates. Was planning on a new 2009 or 2010 version but they discontinued the model so I'll be driving this one til the wheels come off. Only disconcerting issue was a change in alignment specs that made it necessary to purchase replacement components to permit alignment to the new specs (would have met old specs OK).

Favorite Features

Power and handling. Acceleration for merging is primo. With AWD and stability control, it is hard to make it break loose in a turn even under acceleration. Lots of room and very comfortable for trips. Tows a 3000 lb trailer with no effort.

Suggested Improvements

Brighter dash lighting for bright sun conditions. More aggressive addressing of TSB described conditions without owner cost. Bring back this body style and also offer a common rail diesel option like the european version.

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Where is the quality?

Written by: Xpender on 03/10/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Bought my Magnum RT with only 30K, black, fully loaded, heated leather seats, GPS, CD changer, sunroof... Love to drive, lots of power, but a bit sluggish when driving in the city. The front end seems to be weak. Had a clucking noise from the front and it ended up being the both strut arms, and the sway bar bushings. Was also told that the tie rod were a bit loose. For that kind of low mileage, I would expect more durability. Winter driving was great. Traction control is almost always on, but had no problems. Would I buy another one, maybe, but it would have to be a car with a Hemi. Once you drove one (Hemi), you will get bored in any other vehicles.

Favorite Features

Hemi, GPS, Sunroof, heated leather seats, reversible trunk carpet for wet dogs, transmission

Suggested Improvements

Stronger front end

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Junk

Written by: bjstarnes on 02/13/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I bought my Magnum with a hundred miles, first year out. I would not recommend this car or any other Dodge product to even my worst enemy! I have had my car in the shop at least 20 times in the past 2 years. 4 times in one year for the transmission! I have called Chrysler Corp about this issue and they do not stand behind their work, they will do nothing for me. If you know what's good for you do not buy this car!

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Going broke from suspension problems.

Written by: hubberd on 02/12/2009

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Tires wear every 15k miles. Car pulls to the right, dealer says every thing is OK after 3 alignments. After warranty expired, I have major issues with front end noises. Spent lots of money on tie rods, stabilizer links, tires, bushings, etc. I still have front end noises. My mechanic says get rid of it. Says car has multilink suspension. Too many parts that can break. People wonder why American car companies are going out of business. I'm buying a Toyota next.

Favorite Features

Looks cool. All the bad far outweigh the cool looks.

Suggested Improvements

Terrible engineering. Get rid of the Magnum. My 22,000 car is now worth 6,000.

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I love this car

Written by: Dan in IL on 12/11/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum Delete SXT Rwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I traded my 05 Bonneville for the 05 Magnum SXT RWD 3.5L. I am 19 and this is the perfect car- it's definitely a sporty college kid car, and I got mine with under 20k miles for under $10k. What a steal! Gas mileage is not bad. I get 21mpg driving around town but I do a lot of interstate driving and i maintain 25-27mpg. Not better than my Bonneville no, but it certainly gets just as good gas mileage as any other car on the road today. I only wish I had a Magnum R/T. I want the dual chrome exhaust with the Hemi!

Favorite Features

I love the design of the exterior and interior! Sunroof. Lots of room [I am 6,1]. Rear lift hatch and organization tray. Sound system. Sexy 18" chrome wheels

Suggested Improvements

Bring it back

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Awesome

Written by: Big E on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum Delete SXT Rwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Lots of room I have the special edition with Bose stereo Power everything moonroof . Would trade only for SRT version

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Let's Drive

Written by: koolade70 on 09/13/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum RT Rwd 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is a great car. Look at them at the Auto Show when they first came out. Trunk space seemed small for two kids with double stroller. Decided kids could stay in wife's Suburban. Has 5.7 Hemi, 340 HP plenty to make this car move. Great car to customize, very unique and seems like a "Magnum Club" when driving. Next vehicle will be the same with the 6.1 Hemi. I am 6'4" and have plenty of room in the drivers seat.

Favorite Features

Unique styling - great customization possibilities.

Suggested Improvements

None

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So far So good, but have a few concerns

Written by: cleary524 on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum RT AWD 4dr Wagon (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Bought R/T AWD in May 08, Wicked fun to drive! R/T has good pickup in the 3k+ rpm range. Little sluggish off the line. The front suspension concerns me. Has a clunking noise when you run over an abrupt bump (possible tie-rod end ($100) or ball joints($700) I've been told). Front tires seem to be wearing on the outer edges a little prematurely. New Pirelli's=$$ Plan to change tie rod ends with grease fitted ends soon and then rotate tires and realign. Fuel econ is not the best. Around town I've gotten 19 mph. Hope this car stands test of time though? I sold a good Buick Regal GS for this.

Favorite Features

Raw R/T power. Had fun in a gravel lot with ESC off, he he. Car sticks to the ground with AWD. Bring on the winter! Great stereo, CD changer, NAV, hands free phone all nice feature. Homelink for garage nice. Car came used with all the fancy's. Plenty of storage to bring the dog and kid to the beach.

Suggested Improvements

New Pirelli tires seem to be wearing quickly. Steering pulls to the right. Front end parts look a little cheap. Interior comfort needs just a little refining. Arm rest on doors & center console for elbows hard and left edge of drivers seat cushion for fanny. Low ground clearance (4-in=winter concern

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I want another one!

Written by: Bill on 08/14/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Bought this car used with 97k on the odometer. Wife wasn't sure about it until she drove it and fell in love with it like me. I was really surprised with the "snap" it has for a 2.7, it handles beautifully, and it gets pretty good mileage too (28.5 on a 500 mile round trip at 70mph). Only problems so far are alignment (front inner and outer ball joints already, need to do rears) and my wife wishes it had better lumbar support. Other than that we both love the styling and roominess and wish they weren't discontinuing these cars. I am currently trying to talk my wife into another for me to drive!

Favorite Features

Surprising performance, styling

Suggested Improvements

Keep making them dang it!!!

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Couldn't ask for a better wagon!

Written by: Jon on 08/12/2008

Vehicle

2005 Dodge Magnum SE Rwd 4dr Wagon (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I absolutely love this car. When I was looking for a car to trade-in for I wanted something with style that stood out from the rest. I would have to agree that the car is difficult to keep in alignment but for a heavy car the mileage is great. We have three daughters and always have enough room for car seats and all of their stuff. A must is the Electronic Stability Program - it really works great on icy roads.

Favorite Features

Body Style and the Inferno Red Color

Suggested Improvements

Moving the cruise control lever and better front end construction to eliminate the alignment problems.

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