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Dodge Magnum 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Dodge Magnum: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

637Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
49Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System141 complaints

141 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags131 complaints

131 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V770000, 15V313000, 16V352000.

Power Train118 complaints

118 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V460000.

Engine112 complaints

112 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V334000.

Steering50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V333000, 04V335000.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V333000Reported July 8, 2004 - 21 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 21 vehicles across all affected models.

04V334000Reported July 9, 2004 - 20,060 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 20,060 vehicles across all affected models.

04V335000Reported July 8, 2004 - 12,211 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 12,211 vehicles across all affected models.

05V460000Reported October 6, 2005 - 256,409 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 256,409 vehicles across all affected models.

14V770000Reported December 3, 2014 - 250,896 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 250,896 vehicles across all affected models.

15V313000Reported May 26, 2015 - 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 4,077,169 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10024Opened July 19, 2010 - Closed November 24, 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20049
200572
200634
200723
200814
200922
201043
201130
201219
201346
201476
201577
201672
201728
201822
201918
202012
20216
20224
20233
20243
20253
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.