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#9 of 23 pulling to the right by lkesner Apr 09, 2007 (5:35 pm)
We have an '05 R/T that has pulled to the right since we bought it NEW. Our dealer first told us it was out of alinement, then at 18,000 miles we had to put new tires on it (the dealer paid for 2 and we paid for 2 and the cost of mounting and balancing) Now with 22.000 we are looking at a 2nd set of tires. A local tire shop did a 2nd allinemnet and told us that the car was not out! So how do we get this fixed? or get our dealer to make it right? Replies to this message: caliberchic (Apr 10, 2007 8:26 am)
#10 of 23 Re: pulling to the right [lkesner] by caliberchic Apr 10, 2007 (8:26 am)
Replying to: lkesner (Apr 09, 2007 5:35 pm) Check here jaqfire, "Toyota Matrix Tire/Wheel Questions" #55, 15 Mar 2007 8:40 am post number 70. It was done with a Matrix but it seemed to fix a similar problem with their vehicle.
#11 of 23 Re: Right pulling magnum [don_ec] by cjacobs2 Nov 22, 2007 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: don_ec (Apr 18, 2006 8:13 pm) my 17 yr.old has 06 dodge magnum she had 3 wrecks and said the steering wheel turned by itself after all this the dealer said there was nothing wrong I was driving it 1 day after getting it back I lost control off it the steering wheel turns by its self the dealer want fix it They want to see me loss control of it its hard to pull it back when it goes out control it want pass a state inspection dodge doesn't care. if you have a magnum that pull when you turn be careful
#12 of 23 Re: Dodge Magnum Suspension & Steering Issues [islandfool] by max007 Jan 15, 2008 (8:11 am)
Replying to: islandfool (Nov 25, 2006 7:51 pm) My 05 Dodge Magnum is making the same low speed deep left turn hum/vibration/growl. It is very anoying and loud, I feel the vibration under my feet and on the steering wheel. My car has 35785miles just short of warranty limit. The dealer has replaced the power steering pump twice, to no avail. At present the dealer is attempting to figure it out, and hopefully fix it. They looking at hoses and steering rack. Also the shop forman mentioned to me while on a test drive that Dodge has had their share of power steering issues. I believe it, my magnum's steering is stiff and it does not return to center at low speeds. I will post the out come. I am luck to still be in warranty otherwise Dodge would have one less unhappy customer to deal with.
#13 of 23 MAGNUM STEERING by tekno1 Jun 15, 2008 (12:15 am)
I have a 2007 R/T AWD which has severe steering problems. On a smooth, flat road it will go straight. On a road which has a crown, I am fighting the wheel most of the time to keep it on the road. Slight imperfections in the road cause the car to "squirm" and sometimes feel like it is jumping right or left. On roads with irregular surfaces, the car rocks side to side like a vehicle which has been wrecked. The steering feels very loose and one tends to overcorrect when changing lanes, etc. On high speed sweeping curves, the car rocks with any irregularity in the road and feels like I am losing control. I have had it to three dealers, who have aligned it twice and pronounce it "normal." I have the Continentals which I hear may be a problem, but I have Continentals on my Avalon which corrected the poor performance of the original Michelins. I have seen one comment here that an adjustment of a "subframe" and alignment corrected the problem. I have also seen a comment that the steering gear was replaced. Any other suggestions? Replies to this message: highlander01 (Jul 01, 2008 7:01 pm) migrain1 (Jul 26, 2008 9:11 pm)
#14 of 23 Re: MAGNUM STEERING [tekno1] by highlander01 Jul 01, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: tekno1 (Jun 15, 2008 12:15 am) Continentals are a HUGE problem. Mine lasted 18 K !!!!!! The run flats just plain suck!!!!   Do you have steering noise problem when turning?? If so run it to the dealership and have them inspect the differential discs BEFORE the warranty expires!!!! A little know fact that Dodge knows about but is not on their service bulletin radar (yet).   It could save you up to $500!!!!
#16 of 23 Re: MAGNUM STEERING [tekno1] by migrain1 Jul 26, 2008 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: tekno1 (Jun 15, 2008 12:15 am) I had the same issue with my 06 RT AWD. All over the road! I replaced the tires with yokohama and it was like I have a whole new car. The factory tires are junk and worn out at 18k. It would be even better with a wider set of Generals I think. The yokos are a bit stiff when cold, but worlds better than the conti.
#17 of 23 05 dodge magnum r/t slow speed rattle front end by bschomburg Jul 31, 2008 (11:37 am)
when driving slow (parking lot, etc.) and encounter small bump, there is a distinctive rattle in the front end, particularly the drivers side. At normal speeds no noise noticeable. Have had the Tie rods upper and lower ? replaced, no fix. alignment, tires, brakes all good. Help! Replies to this message: firechief2 (Sep 12, 2008 12:14 pm) uddriver (Sep 30, 2008 11:17 am) BlakkMagnum05 (Dec 01, 2008 2:02 pm) mastertech19 (Apr 23, 2009 1:44 pm) mastertech19 (Apr 23, 2009 2:53 pm)
#18 of 23 Re: 05 dodge magnum r/t slow speed rattle front end [bschomburg] by firechief2 Sep 12, 2008 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: bschomburg (Jul 31, 2008 11:37 am) I have the same issue with a rattle on a 2008 Magnum. The noise, however, is coming from the passenger side. It only occurs when I am on residential streets, or somewhere you have to drive at lower speeds. I have been to the dealership twice, they claim to have not heard a thing. They said they re torqued everything on the front end and there was nothing loose. They also said, they had re lubed the entire front end and that should stop it. It hasn't. I am going to take it back for the third time next week. Does anyone have any ideas at all? Replies to this message: uddriver (Sep 30, 2008 11:17 am) BlakkMagnum05 (Dec 01, 2008 2:02 pm)

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