🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Dodge Model: Magnum Years Covered: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and All-wheel-drive (AWD) full-size station wagon/hatchback. Competitive Analysis Competitors:...
W5A580 can develop issues with the conductor plate or torque converter clutch solenoid; requires specific fluid and diagnostic tools.
Suspension Components:
Front control arm bushings and ball joints can wear prematurely due to vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Spark Plugs 3.5L
Type Interval:
Champion Platinum Power, Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Spark Plugs 5.7L Hemi
Type Interval:
Champion Copper Plus, Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Dodge Performance:
Dodge has a long history of building powerful, performance-oriented vehicles, often associated with the 'muscle car' era.
Model Evolution
Platform:
Based on the Chrysler LX platform, shared with the Dodge Charger sedan and Chrysler 300 sedan.
Design Inspiration:
Designed as a successor to the Dodge Intrepid, but with a more distinctive and muscular styling, directly referencing the muscle car era.
Production
Start Year:
2003 (Concept), 2004 (Production for 2005 model year)
End Year:
2008
Assembly Location:
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Editor Pick:
Often cited by automotive journalists for its unique styling and powerful HEMI V8 option, though interior practicality and fuel economy were sometimes criticized.
Ratings
Performance Variant:
The Magnum SRT8 (though not explicitly covered by this manual, it shares much with the standard models) was praised for its performance capabilities in the wagon segment.