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HG platform

2007 Chrysler Aspen — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Aspen 5.7L.

Body SUVEngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

Built on the HG platform, the 2007 Chrysler Aspen SUV utilizes a 5.7L engine requiring 6 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil and mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, with EPA fuel economy ratings standing at 13/19/15 mpg. Within the 2006-2009 model years, this specific year records the highest volume of owner complaints at 244, significantly surpassing the 2006 model's single report. With the top complaint area identified as Fuel System, Gasoline alongside three recalls, this peak in reported issues marks the 2007 model as a distinct outlier in the model complaint history.

Model year2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 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 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265-60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	53032527AE
Spark plug	68303913AA alt 68303918AA
Battery	BB65F121AA
Front wiper blades	05135560AA alt 05135561AA
Serpentine belt	53032805AB alt 53032817AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.8 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	74.4 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	5119 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 19 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2007 Limited

335 hpHorsepower (as tested)

370 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	Limited 5.7L V8	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	335 hp	AWD
2007	Limited 5.7L V8	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	335 hp	AWD

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-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.4 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0-25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs / 11 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in / 0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 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 every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 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 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine 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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 2007 Chrysler Aspen marks a sharp escalation in federal-reported issues compared to its 2006 predecessor, with complaints surging from just 1 to 244 and recalls increasing from zero to three, alongside three investigations—all highs for the generation. This spike positions 2007 as the peak of reliability concerns, particularly in fuel system and airbag-related complaints (61 and 49, respectively), which dominate the data and suggest systemic rather than isolated problems. While subsequent years show a decline in complaints (159 in 2008, 40 in 2009), the 2007 model’s concentration of recalls and investigations—including crash (15) and fire (4) complaints—indicates unresolved quality control or design flaws at launch. The trend implies Chrysler addressed some issues post-2007, but the 2007 Aspen’s record reflects the riskiest point in the generation. **Takeaway: This is the least favorable year to buy; opt for a 2008 or 2009 model if considering this generation.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

244

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’06’07’08 ’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 244 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline61

Air Bags49

Fuel/Propulsion System39

Steering13

Power Train8

Electrical System6

Engine5

Suspension5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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…

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 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
103954	2025-04-02	Unknown Or Other	ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
104087	2025-04-02	Unknown Or Other	ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
101232	2024-10-29	Power Train	Plate - Planetary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter HG-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 53032527AE Spark plug 68303913AA Battery BB65F121AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Aspen 5.7L take?

6 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API OR 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Aspen have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.