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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Grand Cherokee 4.7L.

Body SUVEngine 4.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L is a WJ-platform SUV equipped with a 4.7-liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, achieving an EPA-estimated 15 mpg combined while requiring 6 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil with a filter change. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 1993 to 2026, this year’s 1,885 owner-reported issues—led by service brakes and hydraulic concerns—sit well below the peak of 2,369 complaints for 2014 but far above the low of 9 for 2026, reflecting a mid-pack reliability standing that warrants attention to its 14 recalls.

Model year200820062005200120001999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/18/15 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 · 625 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 · 625 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-75R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter53007386AB discontinued
Fuel filter68193494AA discontinued
Spark plugSP000ZFR5N alt 68303918AA
BatteryBB65F121AA alt BB34U900AA
Front wiper blades05012611AD
Serpentine belt04854033AC alt 05135745AA
Thermostat52028186AC alt 68174083AA
Cabin air filter68535603AA discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.5 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3955 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 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.

No 2000 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.7–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2002 Overland V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999Limited V8 4.7L V87.20 sec15.60 sec235 hp4x4
1999Limited V8 4.7L V87.50 sec15.90 sec235 hp4x4
2002Overland V8 4.7L V86.70 sec15.20 sec265 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 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, Rear: 9 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. 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

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilRear: 9
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidMS-5931

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts45 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs20.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 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 Hub175 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)200 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.69 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity5.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance625 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief18-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-54 psi
Engine Compression100 minimum. 25 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure4 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21-30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle66-85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.030 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.030
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 1.024 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 3 stages

Prep Lubricate bolt thread with clean engine oil · M8 bolts, coat bolt heads with lock and seal adhesive

1bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
2bolts 1-1035 ft. lbs
2bolts 11-1418 ft. lbs
3bolts 1-1090 degrees
322
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1Tighten bolts A - L to 40 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
2Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 25 in. lbs.25 in
3Turn bolts 1 -10 an additional 90 degrees.90 degrees
4Tighten bolts A1 - A6 to 20 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 120,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)

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 2000 Grand Cherokee sits at a notable inflection point in the first generation's federal record: complaints fall to 1,885 from the 1999 peak of 2,113, while recalls hold steady at 14 and investigations remain low at five, matching 1999. Technical service bulletins decline sharply to 133 from 193 the prior year, signaling a reduction in manufacturer-identified service patterns. The top complaint categories — hydraulic service brakes (435), seats (185), engine and cooling (184), and powertrain (138) — account for roughly half of all reports, and the 136 crash complaints and 82 fire complaints are substantial but not outliers for this generation. Compared to the steep drop in 2001 (1,133 complaints, 88 TSBs), the 2000 model year still reflects the elevated complaint volume characteristic of the 1997–1999 run. The data doesn't specify root causes for the brake or seat concentrations. This is a fair but not standout year to buy; it improves on 1999 but carries more reported issues than the 2001 refresh.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
133
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,885
Owner complaints
136 involved a crash · 82 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
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,885 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic435
Seats185
Engine & Engine Cooling184
Power Train138
Visibility107
Electrical System91
Latches/Locks/Linkages64
Air Bags58

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E022000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 13/03/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA… Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 133 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
31005192019-11-20StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
31006192019-11-20StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 65 batteryVehicles taking 6 qt w/ filterWJ-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05281090ABEngine air filter 53007386ABFuel filter 68193494AASpark plug SP000ZFR5N

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Grand Cherokee 4.7L take?

6 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.7L get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.