Battery Problems of Dodge Magnum

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke escaping from the instrument panel. The contact parked and exited the vehicle as the interior began to fill with black smoke. The fire and police department were called and a report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle would have to be towed to the dealer for investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v334000 (electrical system:battery:cables) which could possibly have ben related to the failure but the manufacturer advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Magnum. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission would not change gears. The contact must constantly have her vehicle jumped in order for it to start. The dealer confirmed that the failure was similar to that in the recall for the transmission and battery for her year, make, and model; however, her VIN was not included. She stated that her vehicle has been at the dealer for three weeks as of December 4, 2007. No remedy has yet been found for her vehicle. The manufacturer would not assist because her VIN was excluded from the recall. They also informed her that she must submit a payment of $150 to charge the battery and determine what is causing the transmission failure. The VIN, engine size, and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 01-11-08. The consumer stated the vehicle would buck and jerk upon acceleration. Updated 12/31/07.