The 2005 Dodge Magnum has 6 recalls, the most serious involving airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and striking occupants.
The battery positive cable where it passes through the firewall bulkhead may have loose or missing fasteners, which can allow the connection to arc and start a fire behind the instrument panel. This is the same underlying electrical defect covered across two recall filings, but the consequence is the same: an underhood or dash fire while the vehicle is in use.
Both front and rear seatbelt anchor points also have assembly concerns. In the front, the shoulder belt's adjustable turning loop may have an undertightened bolt, meaning the belt can pull free from the pillar anchor in a crash instead of restraining the occupant. In the rear, a spot weld on the floorpan reinforcement that holds the seat belt and child seat anchors may not have been completed, leaving those anchor points able to pull away from the floor during a collision. Rear seat passengers and children in car seats are at higher risk of injury if either anchor gives way.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners connecting the battery cable to the bulkhead stud may not be properly tightened.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud to proper specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been properly welded during manufacturing, leaving the structure potentially weakened.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets where needed to restore strength.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop may not have been tightened correctly, potentially allowing the mechanism to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners securing the battery positive cable to the bulkhead pass-through stud may be missing or loose, which could cause an instrument panel fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fasteners on both sides of the bulkhead stud, tighten them to proper specifications, and replace any that are missing or damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
