Chrysler30020092.7L V6/chrysler/300/2009/2-7l-v6/
LX platform

2009 Chrysler 300 — 2.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 300 2.7L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.7L V6

Built on the LX platform, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is a passenger car driven by a 2.7L V6 engine that requires 6 quarts of 5W-20 API oil with a filter. Within the model's 2004-2023 lifespan, this specific year accumulated 95 owner complaints and five recalls, with airbags ranking as the top complaint area. Consequently, the 2009 model sits far closer to the model's all-time low of 2 complaints in 2004 than its peak of 1,750 in 2006, meaning it represents a relatively stable chapter in the vehicle's reliability trajectory.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · 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 04884899AC. 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
Tire size225-60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC
Engine air filter05019002AA alt 05037615AA
Spark plug68304018AA alt 68303923AA
BatteryBBH8F001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68237102AA
Cabin air filter68535608AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.9 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight3761 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints,
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts125 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs20.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.63 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle140 ft-lbs / 96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.097 in / 0.389 in / 0.861 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-8 to 48 N##m (35 ft. lbs.)35 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-8 to +90 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
5Bolts 9-11 to 28 N##m (250 in. lbs.)250 in

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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miParking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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.

The 2009 Chrysler 300 sits at a clear low point in complaints within the first-generation arc, with only 95 complaints compared to the hundreds seen in 2005–2008 (e.g., 1,750 in 2006, 758 in 2008). This sharp drop suggests that many of the early teething issues were addressed by this model year, though the data does not specify root causes. Recalls remain at a moderate five, similar to 2007 and 2008, while the number of technical service bulletins (75) is the lowest of any year from 2005 onward, indicating fewer dealer-level fixes. However, the top complaint area is air bags (34 complaints), and there were four crash and two fire complaints, so safety-related concerns persist. After 2009, complaints rise again through 2012 (424), placing the 2009 model at a relative trough in the generation’s reliability trend. For a used purchase, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is a better bet than earlier years due to its dramatically lower complaint count, but you should verify that all five recalls—especially any air bag-related ones—have been completed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
75
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
95
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 95 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags34
Electrical System15
Engine4
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train3
Electrical System,Engine2
Electrical System,Seats2
Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V021000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 75 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
S1709000010 RevB2022-03-06Engine And Engine CoolingCustomer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power…

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 2009 300 2.7L V6 take?

6 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.