Sell your 2005 Dodge Magnum for cash

The 2005 Dodge Magnum is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl engines. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Dodge Magnum at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–18 city / 22–26 highway / 18–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Magnum 2WD, Magnum AWD
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Magnum's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2005 Magnum. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 100,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2005 Dodge Magnum recalls

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 2005 Dodge Magnum. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V352000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurr

Air BagsMay 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V313000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsDec 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V770000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Power TrainOct 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V460000

On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

Electrical SystemJul 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V334000

On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

Risk: A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

Seat BeltsJul 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V333000

On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

Risk: This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.

Seat BeltsJul 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V335000

On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened.

Risk: This could cause shoulder belt separation in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants.

Common 2005 Magnum problems

Owners have filed 638 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Magnum with NHTSA. 22 reports involved a crash and 9 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 36 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags120
  • Fuel/Propulsion System91
  • Engine84
  • Power Train77
  • Electrical System43
  • Fuel System, Gasoline43

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags100,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System94,000 mi
  • Engine98,000 mi
  • Power Train80,000 mi
  • Electrical System94,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline76,000 mi

2005 Dodge Magnum service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 84 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Dodge Magnum. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System14
  • Power Train9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Structure6
  • Power Train5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2005 Dodge Magnum.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Air BagsEA15001 · opened Feb 2015, openLed to recall 14V668

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Air BagsPE14016 · opened Jun 2014, closed Mar 2015Led to recall 13V172000

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Latches/Locks/LinkagesPE10024 · opened Jul 2010, closed Nov 2010

Rear Hatch Strut Support Failure

See Attached Closing Report.

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Selling a 2005 Magnum: questions

How much is a 2005 Dodge Magnum worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Magnum that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Magnums that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Magnum with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2005 Dodge Magnum; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Magnum?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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