2005 Dodge Magnum Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  5
• Frontal
  4
• Side/window
  2

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  815%
• 25k–50k
  917%
• 50k–75k
  713%
• 75k–100k
  713%
• 100k–150k
  1528%
• 150k+
  713%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Dodge Magnum owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

the other person jeep tires were sticking out my wife was blind sided by sun glare the only one hurt was my wife since jeep was parked outside on street she was the only one hurt since her right tire hit the jeep tire ,on other side of this narrow street was a plummers van ,the only damage was on my wife very nice vehicle passenger side rim cracked and tire also my wife had to go to hospital with broken funny bone ,we only had liability insurance at that time, geico insurance didn't cover anything we had to pay for all medical bills which I'm still paying, dr. he's opinion seat belt or air bag cause her arm to break even now dr.needs to rebrake her arm again so it could heal right way CESAR CUEVAS [phone] EM:[email] ps she didn't have s.t.d. it put us behind 4months of bills and currently still paying thank you

The contact's wife owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact stated that his wife had received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). His wife had taken the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall serviced; however, upon return of the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag off warning light illuminated. His wife took the vehicle back to the dealer where she was informed that she had to pay a diagnostic fee for an inspection. The contact then notified the manufacturer and he was informed that if the diagnostic determined that the dealer was at fault for the failure, he would be reimbursed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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 an unknown recall repair with a similar failure description was performed on the vehicle in 2016. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

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 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Tri-Cities 7171 W. Canal Dr, Kennewick WA Recalls aren't handled by a live person, just an automated message stating "we'll get back to you soon" They don't. I've been trying to get this replaced for a year. I would lien someone to contact Dodge or this dealership and ask them to stop hiding from mandatory recalls.

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 don't retract and are have to be manually maneuvered.

About 2 months after the purchase of the 2005 Dodge Magnum, the seatbelt light came on. We took the vehicle to the Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler dealership in carthage, ms where the clock spring was replaced. About 10 miles traveling after leaving the dealership, the seatbelt light came back on and the incessant dinging finally quit. We had the clock spring replace again after about two weeks as we were traveling. We took our vehicle in for the airbag recall and have had the airbags replaced under recall and now have another recall on the airbags. The seatbelt light has been brought to our attention, but we cannot afford to have this replaced at our expense again. We have had it corrected one time at our expense, but cannot do this again. …

On June 21st 2017 approximately 9:05 am I was coming out of the hospital parking lot and I was hit on the drivers front side of my vehicle while I was at a stop sign. A woman ran into me and a client of mine as I was on the job! I was in complete shock! I stayed in my vehicle as I tried to stay calm. I got out of my vehicle and call 911 first then a bystandered called campus security. Statements were taken from both parties as well as photos from the incident. After that we were told to get into our cars and pull over back into the parking lot to clear up the area. I got back into my vehicle and started to drive it. My sterring wheel was feeling weird and flimsy- it felt like it was broken. I reached down under the sterring while and the lever to lock the wheel had unlocked. The impact on my vehicle was hard.the drivers airbag should have deployed- but it didnt. …

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the collar bone and head, and minor scratches and bruises. The front passenger sustained minor injuries. In addition, the three children in the rear of the vehicle sustained minor bruises and injuries. All passengers required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags) and 15V313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. The contact received a NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). While at a stop light an unknown vehicle crashed into the front end. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries and medical attention was provided. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. There was not fire. There were no reported injuries for the driver of the unknown vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving 30 MPH, a tree fell across the road. The contact depressed the brake pedal and crashed into the tree. The driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a storage yard and was not deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Magnum years