The Lemon Index
The 5.7 L V8 in the Ram pickup, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Jeep Commander and Dodge Challenger, model years 2003–2024. Owners filed 23,895 complaints about cars with it (matched by VIN); 19% name the engine, #20 of the 39 everyday engines we track (1 = the most).
Known issues, checked against owner complaints
Problems owners of cars with this engine name much more often than owners of the other 38 everyday engines we track (at least 1.5× the median, and 10+ complaints):
- Lifter and camshaft failure (the "Hemi tick"). 516 of 23,895 owner complaints (2.2%) mention a lifter, rocker or ticking, against a median of 0.3% for the other 38 everyday engines we track.
Unknown The engine is bad. Costing me $2500 that I don't have. The lifter needs fixing and probably other things as well. I need help.
2012 owner · NHTSA complaint 11744333
Also often talked about, but not standing out in complaints to NHTSA: misfires (167 of 23,895, 0.7%, peers 0.6%); cylinder deactivation (MDS) (51 of 23,895, 0.2%, peers under 0.1%). That doesn't mean it never happens, only that owners rarely file it with the government.
What YouTube owners say Tone 0-100, higher = more praise than trouble.
Average owner tone 34/100 across 23 model years, from 162 videos about this engine and its cars (#164 of 165 engines with a YouTube study).
Most-watched videos
- 5.7 HEMI Lifter Failure Could this FIX the lifter issue FOREVER? 914,749 views
- Quick Tip: 5.7 Hemi coolant bleeder location and fill procedure 731,683 views
- 2015 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Engine Teardown. THIS IS WHY Replacement/Rebuilding Is REQUIRED! (Hemi Tick) 716,227 views
- My Hemi Tick is GONE - 2022 Ram 1500 Purrs Like a Kitten Now! 637,357 views
- How to Replace The Lifters and Camshaft on a 2013 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi (Every Step in 30 Minutes!) 618,190 views
Counted from video titles and captions: praise words against trouble words, weighted by views. Videos only count when the title names this engine or a car that had only this engine in those years.
Cars with this engine Tap a year for that car's full report.
- Ram pickup2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
- Dodge Durango2004200520062007200820112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
- Dodge Charger200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
- Jeep Grand Cherokee20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
- Dodge Challenger20092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212023
- Chrysler 3002005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520182019
- Jeep Commander20062007200820092010
Model years from NHTSA VIN decoding of owner complaints. Only years we have a car page for.
Owner complaints by model year
Counts of complaints filed so far. Older cars have had longer to collect them, and popular cars draw more because more were sold: no one reports sales by engine, so there's no per-car rate. Compare the shares below instead.
By car
| Car | Model years matched | Complaints | Name the engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram pickup | 2003–24 | 13,002 | 15% |
| Dodge Durango | 2004–24 | 3,265 | 24% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005–21 | 2,850 | 21% |
| Chrysler 300 | 2005–22 | 1,830 | 26% |
| Dodge Charger | 2006–23 | 1,767 | 28% |
| Jeep Commander | 2006–10 | 656 | 31% |
| Dodge Challenger | 2009–23 | 525 | 23% |
“Name the engine” = the share of that car's VIN-matched complaints that list the engine as a problem area.
What owners complain about
Share of this engine's complaints that name each area (one complaint can name several).
What owners write
| Complaints that | Count | Share | Median, other everyday engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say the engine stalled, shut off or lost power | 5,481 | 23% | 13% |
| Mention fire, flames or smoke | 901 | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Say the engine knocked, seized or failed | 724 | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| Mention a lifter, rocker or ticking | 516 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Mention coolant loss or overheating | 206 | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mention a misfire | 167 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Mention a spark plug | 115 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mention the timing chain | 84 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mention the water pump | 66 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Mention cylinder deactivation (AFM / DFM / VCM / MDS) | 51 | 0.2% | under 0.1% |
Counted from the owner's own words in each complaint (all of the car, not only the engine). A share, not a failure rate.
When problems show up
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 34,000 and 100,387 miles; the middle report was at 65,896 miles (14,623 complaints with a mileage).
Recalls that name this engine 6
23V265000 Apr 2023 Power Train pickup 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
Fix. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.
17V435000 Jul 2017 Electrical System Grand Cherokee 2012, 2013, 2014; Durango 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Charger 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; 300 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Challenger 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
17V431000 Jul 2017 Power Train Challenger 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
Fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.
15V663000 Oct 2015 Tires pickup 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this r
14V530000 Sep 2014 Electrical System Grand Cherokee 2011; Durango 2011
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
04V578000 Dec 2004 Electrical System Durango 2004
On certain sport utility vehicles built with a 5.7l, 4.7l, or 3.7l engine, the positive battery cable may contact the front suspension upper control arm mounting bracket.
Fix. Dealers will inspect the battery cable and, if necessary, reposition it away from the control arm mounting bracket. The recall began december 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recalls on these cars and model years whose text names this engine (its size or name). The rest (brakes, air bags, wiring ...) are on each car year's page.
In owners' words
Loss of power steering with no warning 45 mph and lost steering with child in car. Was able to steer to parking lot for safety reasons. Also after research there is a recall on EPS rack and opinion. Also noted called recall safety number which is recorded at 3:15 pm east.
2019 owner · NHTSA complaint 11777340
The driver's side headrest spontaneously deployed while I was seated in the vehicle parked. It deployed because of a malfunction in the safety headrest. It hit my head with a great deal of force. My safety was at risk because I suffered a concussion and whiplash with lasting injuries.
2018 owner · NHTSA complaint 11777303
Traveling at45 M.P.H. the engine died, lost power steering , power brakes and struggled to turn into a safe spot. Had it towed to the Ram Dealer, told them what happened. Found the NHTSA Recall 23V-265 Manufacturer Recall 37a, they said y truck is not on that recall. Same symptoms!
2022 owner · NHTSA complaint 11777217
Against the other everyday engines
| Engine | Years | Complaints | Name the engine | Stalled or lost power | Burning oil | Recalls naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 EcoBoost | 2014–25 | 5,622 | 66% | 15% | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6.2 V8 (Gen V) | 2014–25 | 7,219 | 65% | 24% | 2.2% | 2 |
| 2.4 Theta II | 2010–22 | 21,551 | 51% | 20% | 8.1% | 8 |
| 2.4 Ecotec | 2010–17 | 6,096 | 51% | 21% | 18% | 0 |
| 3.0 EcoDiesel | 2014–23 | 2,871 | 50% | 24% | 0.2% | 7 |
| 3.3 Lambda II | 2013–21 | 3,254 | 50% | 17% | 5.9% | 2 |
| 2.0 EcoBoost | 2012–25 | 9,735 | 48% | 12% | 0.1% | 0 |
| 2.0T Theta II | 2011–22 | 3,325 | 44% | 18% | 4.8% | 2 |
| 1.4 Turbo | 2011–22 | 3,926 | 39% | 17% | 0.9% | 2 |
| 2.4 Tigershark | 2014–22 | 9,631 | 35% | 34% | 4.5% | 5 |
| 1.5 Turbo | 2016–25 | 4,471 | 33% | 27% | 0.3% | 1 |
| EA888 2.0T | 2009–25 | 7,443 | 29% | 16% | 3.7% | 5 |
| A25A | 2018–25 | 2,979 | 26% | 12% | under 0.1% | 1 |
| 1.5 Turbo | 2017–22 | 6,390 | 26% | 14% | 0.2% | 0 |
| J35 V6 | 2003–25 | 24,038 | 24% | 14% | 0.9% | 4 |
| Skyactiv-G 2.5 | 2014–25 | 2,631 | 22% | 11% | 2.7% | 1 |
| 2.7 Turbo | 2019–25 | 1,090 | 22% | 12% | 0.5% | 0 |
| 2AZ-FE | 2001–09 | 7,176 | 22% | 3.7% | 8.6% | 0 |
| 5.4 Triton | 2005–14 | 3,952 | 21% | 15% | 0.1% | 3 |
| 5.7 HEMI | 2003–24 | 23,895 | 19% | 23% | 0.1% | 6 |
| QR25DE | 2002–20 | 16,161 | 19% | 14% | 1.5% | 4 |
| 5.3 V8 (Gen V) | 2014–25 | 13,191 | 18% | 13% | 0.5% | 3 |
| 3.6 Pentastar | 2011–25 | 34,634 | 18% | 16% | 0.4% | 9 |
| 2.3 EcoBoost | 2015–25 | 3,975 | 16% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 12 |
| 3.8 Lambda II | 2020–25 | 4,423 | 16% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 0 |
| FB20 | 2012–25 | 2,336 | 15% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 0 |
| 3.6 V6 | 2009–23 | 14,214 | 14% | 14% | 0.1% | 1 |
| K24 | 2002–19 | 15,062 | 14% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0 |
| 2GR-FKS | 2016–24 | 3,758 | 12% | 11% | 0.2% | 2 |
| 3.5 Cyclone V6 | 2007–19 | 21,313 | 12% | 11% | 0.1% | 0 |
| VQ35 V6 | 2002–25 | 12,613 | 12% | 11% | 0.2% | 1 |
| 3UR-FE | 2007–21 | 1,377 | 12% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 0 |
| FB25 | 2011–25 | 9,853 | 11% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0 |
| 2AR-FE | 2009–18 | 4,673 | 11% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 1 |
| 2GR-FE | 2005–18 | 8,680 | 10% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0 |
| 3.8 V6 | 2007–11 | 7,877 | 9% | 17% | 0.5% | 0 |
| 5.3 V8 (Gen IV) | 2007–14 | 9,241 | 8% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0 |
| 1GR-FE | 2003–24 | 5,757 | 7% | 4.0% | under 0.1% | 0 |
| 4.8 V8 | 2007–13 | 726 | 6% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 0 |
Shares of each engine's own complaints, matched by VIN. They show what owners complain about, not how often engines break.
Quick answers
Is the Chrysler 5.7 HEMI V8 reliable?
No one reports sales by engine, so there's no per-car score. Of the 23,895 complaints owners filed about cars with it, 19% name the engine, #20 of the 39 everyday engines we track (1 = the most). 516 (2.2%) mention a lifter, rocker or ticking, against 0.3% for the other engines.
What cars have the Chrysler 5.7 HEMI V8?
In our data: the Ram pickup, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Jeep Commander and Dodge Challenger, model years 2003–2024, matched by the VIN in each owner complaint.
What are the most common 5.7 HEMI problems?
In owner complaints to the government: electrical, engine, steering.
How many recalls name the 5.7 HEMI?
6 NHTSA recalls on these cars name it.
Complaints: NHTSA owner complaints filed under each car's own NHTSA names (the same ones its car pages count), all years filed, one per complaint number. Engine: decoded from the complaint's VIN with NHTSA's vPIC decoder (displacement, cylinders, engine model, turbo, hybrid) and the engine maker's model years; a VIN that doesn't decode to exactly one engine is left out. Older cars have had more years to collect complaints, and popular cars draw more because more were sold. Source: NHTSA owner complaints (FLAT_CMPL + COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED_2025-2026), received through 20261111; engines: NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder (batch); NHTSA recalls API. Engine names and model years: Chrysler.