Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2005 Dodge Magnum

Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Magnum. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Magnum based on all problems reported for the 2005 Magnum.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

Running low on gas on January 15th I stopped at a gas station to refuel. I purchased 91 octane, placed the nozzle in the gas tank tube and began to refuel. Once the pump clicked I replaced the gas nozzle, tightened the gas cap, started the car and drove off. Less than two minutes later as I was approaching a stop light the engine shuts off and the oil light comes on. I quickly placed the gear in park, and attempted to restart the engine. After trying three times it finally turns over and I am able to drive off. One minute later it shuts off again as I am beginning to make a right turn into a driveway. Same scenario as before. Now every time I fill the tank to the point where the gas nozzle clicks the engine will shut off multiple times within the first 10 miles of driving.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2013

Without warning, the car shuts down. This first occurred at a red light. The car just shut off unexpectedly and I was able to turn the key and restart it without problems. The engine shuts off while at a stop, while driving at lower speeds, while driving at high speeds, in town driving, highway driving, when it's hot outside, when it's cool outside, when idling. There are no dashboard lights (engine, oil, etc). There are no sounds, no shuddering, no kicking. My only indication that the car has suddenly turned off is that the tach needle goes immediately to zero. I have been able to use the momentum of the vehicle to pull off the road at which time I turn the key to off, wait a moment, and turn it back on. It restarts without problems. If I try to restart too quickly, there seems to be a hesitation in starting. We have attempted to repair many parts on the vehicle but it has not cured the problem.

3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2010

I purchased a 2005 Dodge Magnum in 2005 new the car only had 10,000 miles on it, I have paid for this car for the last 5 years and have always maintained the scheduled oil changes on my car. Saturday 1/30/2010 I was driving and the car shut off completely I was on the express way lucky I was able to get over to the shoulder and no one was hurt. I got a jump and the car started and I drove for a few more minutes it cut off again. I had it towed and the serviceman is telling me that my engine is locked to replace it will cost me close to $6000 which happens to be more then the car is actually worth. After doing some research I am seeing that Chrysler/ Dodge is aware of the defective 2. 7 engine which I have in my car and continues to make money off sales and is doing nothing for consumers who have and continue to experience this problem. I am disgusted and something needs to be done about this. I will not stop until Chrysler is exposed for purposely covering up this issue which thousands of people who work hard just like me have gone through.

4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2007

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted approximately thirty minutes later. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the failure has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 46,500.




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