2005 Dodge Magnum Consumer Reviews

2005 Dodge Magnum

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2005 Dodge Magnum

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,050–$11,450  

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Average Rating

4.4 out of 5
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Comfort:4.6 out of 5
Performance:4.5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.9 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.4 out of 5

35 out of 38 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Reliable Car

by Bryan with a 'Y'
from Salinas, CA | March 15, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought my 2005 Dodge Magnum in Aug 2005. I have 352,000 miles, YES, thats correct. Every 100,000 miles I change out the timing belt, water pump ect... This is one of the best cars I have ever owned. I drive for a living and used the vehicle most of the time driving all over California. Very comfortable car. Some have complained about blind spots, but ya just need to know how to adjust the mirriors just right. My only complaint is the cargo space is a lil tight. hard to get luggage and A GOLF BAG in there at the same time. thats my only complaint. I am, unfortunately going to sell my baby, but with all the highway miles it will be a great car for a high school or college student or anybody... it even has the original windshield..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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Excellent Vehicle

by Magnum Enthusiast
from Edmonton, Canada | March 10, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought my 2005 AWD RT brand new in 2004 (from the serial number, it was about the 20th AWD RT off the assembly line) and I'm still using it as my daily driver. It now has over 130,000 miles (210,000 km) on it, and I've had almost zero issues with it. Fantastic power, an amazing highway cruiser, lots of room, and looks great. In AWD trim, this thing is a tank that will get through anything in the winter, and far better than my wife's AWD Yukon Denali. The only downside is the less than stellar gas mileage, but you can't have everything. I would wholeheartedly recommend this car to anyone."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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reliable car

by wibatu
from Milwaukee,WI | January 7, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"good service, was very good on Internet description off car we was looking, absolutely recommend to buy a car from this dealership."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Great car!

by MiaG
from Boston, MA | July 10, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"My dad bought me my Magnum R/T as my first car and, initially, I wasn't too thrilled with a station wagon. But over the years I've come to love my wagon. The power delivery is excellent and I've come to appreciate the space this car provides now that I'm married with two young kids. It's a big car but not so big that I can't parallel park it here in Boston. The fuel economy is less than desireable on this car, which truly is its only down-side. I'v held on to this car for five years and I intend to keep it for another five if possible!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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2005 Dodge magnum SE

by former dodge lover
from Chicago, IL | May 4, 2012

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I'll start by saying that this still is the coolest looking car on the road. BUT if you arent going to go for the sxt or better DONT BOTHER. I bought my 05 with 60,000 miles and by 65K I had already dumped nearly $1,000 into this thing. The front suspension is GARBAGE! Three sets of tie-rod ends and upper and lower control arms in 5000 miles is unacceptable. not to mention rack and pinion, wheel hub assemblies, countless sensors, EGR valve twice. Come on Dodge put a little pride in your vehicles not just the models sporting your gas hungry HEMIS!!!!! Oh and whoever had the idea to put a 2.7L engine into a 5000+ lb car should be shot I need to shave after my 0-60 time. Anyone who tells you the SE model is a good car hasnt got to 63000 miles yet."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Doesnt deserve a star other than style,deserves 00

by jam jam
from | April 17, 2012

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"$25,000 2005 dodge magnum(lemon) rt awd sits in the shop every other month!! overpriced, falls a part, cheap cheap cheaply made and the chrysler doesnt take responsibility for it. whoever let this car leave the factory and whoever knows of all the problems it has should man up and take responsibility.... how long have you been making cars again?... it should be about time to put something more reliable out there for hard working people that pay for something they depend on for making a living... is that too much to ask? Hope you feel good about rippin people off on a cheap car and reaping on the problems it has, for instance, torque converter goes twice under 90,000 miles and that is not even scraping the top layer of the barrel. Recall recall and reimburse ought to be demanded for all the unsatisfied dodge lemons out there."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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1 out of 3 found this review helpful

love this car

by varm98
from Bowen, IL | October 22, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"the only thing I would change is I wish I would've got the V8, other than that I love this car. It would be nice if it had a third row also, but I still love it"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Good overall vehicle

by CJ
from North Providence, RI | June 12, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Overall I would recommend this car to anyone. I purchased an 05' SXT with around 40k miles. It now has about 77k and I've had limited issues with it. The only issue I've really encountered is suspension/wheel related. Had rattling in the front right wheel when I turned hard to the right. Got that fixed then had crackling sound when I went over bumps (No matter how small). Got that fixed then a constant squeel from the rear. It turned out that the rear caliper got slightly warped and beat on my rotor... Maybe it was my mechanic not knowing what they're doing etc. Other than that, the vehicle has been extremely reliable. The car is very comfortable. I've taken it on trips that take over 2hrs and I felt like I was sitting in my livingroom! Great amount of space throughout the vehicle as well. I work in law enforcement and I have A LOT of gear. All of it always fits without a problem. Performance wise the vehicle excels as well. I only have the 3.5L but it gets up and goes when I need it to. Handles great on the highway and everyday travels as well. Due to the fact that its a rear wheel drive, I would absolutely recommend another vehicle for the winter however. With that said though, I've had a Ford Mustang and a Nissan 240SX and the Magnum well out performs them in the snow as they were both RWD too."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Ilove it

by Tom's rt
from Akron, Ohio | March 21, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I wanted a Magnum since they came out and now that I have one I'm thrilled. The one I bought has a custom hood on it so it stands out even more."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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dodge magnum

by Keez33
from richmond, va | February 15, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I like this car lots of room, and lots of power, runs like a clock . Ot could use a sport suspension but over-all its a good car"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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