DodgeMagnum, Charger20052.7L/dodge/magnum-charger/2005/2-7l/
LX platform

2005 Dodge Magnum, Charger — 2.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Magnum, Charger 2.7L.

Body SUVEngine 2.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2005 Dodge Magnum, Charger 2.7L is an LX-platform SUV powered by a 2.7L engine and an automatic 4-speed transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 18/26/21 mpg and an engine-oil specification of 5 quarts with filter at a 5W-20 or 5W-30 API viscosity. Its reliability record is shaped by 637 owner complaints—most frequently targeting air-bag systems—alongside seven recalls. That concentration of documented issues places this model year among the more troubled in the model’s history, meaning researchers should weigh its service record and defect patterns with particular care.

Model year2008200720062005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter05019002AA
Spark plugSZFR5LP13G alt 68303929AA
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades05139095AA
Serpentine belt04593684AA alt 04892680AA
Thermostat68237102AA alt 52028898AJ
Cabin air filter68535608AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts125 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs20.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Gap0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.63 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance10-16 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket23 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.861 in / 1.097 in / 0.389 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.861 in / 1.097 in / 0.389 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.807 in / 1.04 in / 0.335 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 72,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Magnum, Charger lead in one area — the air bags, 113 of 637 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 16V-352 and 14V-770 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 22 of the reports describe a crash and 9 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
84
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
637
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 9 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 637 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags113
Power Train69
Fuel/Propulsion System61
Fuel System, Gasoline36
Engine34
Tires28
Electrical System24
Suspension22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

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… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

14V770000Air BagsReported 03/12/2014

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… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 84 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
90040092021-03-31Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Magnum, Charger 2.7L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API, 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Magnum, Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.7L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.