ya that is a very small issues compared to the issues with the 6.7's.

 

Thanks for the details evan4434. Don't get me wrong, I loved my 5.9 once I got things figured out. Within the first 30k miles I had replaced:

- 4 sets of injectors
- Fuel sending unit
- 2nd gear tranny valve
- Front pinion seal (twice)
- Steering pump

I didn't tow anything beyond myself and my dirtbike (Got the diesel for the power and fule economy) and was told by the dealer I wasn't driving it hard enough. After that I never had any issues with the injectors or the like.

 

Other than the monifold bolts I have had no engine issues, they fixed them early in the 4th gen building process. 38k so far.

 

I have no complaints with the hemi engine. All 16 spark plugs can be a bitch to change and need to be changed out every two years.

U joints on my 06 are proving to be a issue to the point I will never own a new Dodge truck.

 

i also miss my 04 3500 with 5.9 and nv5600, never a problem, till it was totaled. dodge has always been known for great 8 cyl engines. i chose the hemi as i couldn't find anyone to say anything bad about them. still quite a few 318s out there still. biggest problem, costs about eighty dollars to fill up,
i drive 50 or 60 miles and have to fill up again. about 2 mpg. of course i have two driving daughters, work the night shift and the truck is never in the same place i park it in the drive way. may not be an engine issue though. lol