JeepCommander20094.7L V8/jeep/commander/2009/4-7l-v8/
XK platform

2009 Jeep Commander — 4.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Commander 4.7L V8.

Body SUVEngine 4.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2009 Jeep Commander is a mid-size SUV riding on the XK platform, motivated by a 4.7L V8 mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. It calls for 6 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-20 API oil with a filter change and delivers EPA ratings of 14 mpg city, 19 highway, and 15 combined. With 58 owner complaints—primarily concerning the electrical system—and 3 recalls, this model year sits well below the Commander’s 2006 peak of 1,782 complaints, marking a notably more dependable point in the nameplate’s 2005–2010 history.

Model year20092007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05184231AB. 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 sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05184231AB alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter05018777AC
Spark plugSPFR8TI332 alt SPFR8TE2AA
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades05183008AA alt 05179181AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height71.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight5128 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2009 Limited
305 hpHorsepower (as tested)
334 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009Limited 4.7L V88.00 sec16.20 sec305 hp4x4

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 / 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts129 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts45 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs / 18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.00079 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.122 in / 0.492 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.121 in / 0.491 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Install the bedplate retaining bolts and tighten to 26 inch lbs.26 in
240 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
420 ft. lbs.20 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; spark plugs at 102,000 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)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission 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 Jeep Commander sits at the tail end of a steep downward arc in complaints across this generation. After a 2006 peak of 1,782 complaints, 6 recalls, and 5 investigations—including substantial activity tied to powertrain and electrical defects—the numbers fell sharply each successive year, reaching just 58 complaints and 3 recalls by 2009, with zero investigations for the second consecutive year. TSB volume also trended steadily downward from 76 in 2006 to 51 in 2009. The target year aligns with 2010 as the lowest-complaint years in the dataset, suggesting meaningful refinement. The top complaint areas in 2009 are Electrical System (13), Power Train (7), and Engine (6), but notably there were zero crash or fire complaints filed. Compared to the 2006-2007 crisis period, a 2009 example represents a vehicle that has benefited from several years of defect identification and correction, with fewer outstanding safety investigations than earlier models. This makes it the most mature and comparatively trouble-free model year in the generation, though the 51 TSBs on record indicate ongoing minor service issues remain. **For a used purchase, the 2009 model year is meaningfully preferable to 2006-2007 due to the substantial decline in complaint volume, absence of active investigations, and reduced recall burden, though a pre-purchase inspection should still address the Electrical System as the most frequently cited concern.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
58
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 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 58 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System13
Power Train7
Engine6
Air Bags3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Steering,Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V118000Electrical System:WiringReported 09/04/2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY…

13V175000Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 07/05/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1012322024-10-29Power TrainPlate - Planetary
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…
S1709000010RevB2022-03-06Unknown Or OtherCustomer 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 Commander 4.7L V8 take?

6 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API OR 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Commander have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 4.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.