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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3.0L V6 Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel.

Body SUVEngine 3.0L V6 DieselTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel is an SUV built on the WK platform that pairs its engine with an Automatic 5-spd transmission requiring 10 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API oil. This powertrain configuration returns EPA mpg of 18/23/20 mpg, establishing its efficiency metrics for the vehicle. With 1108 total owner complaints and 7 recalls, primarily centered on the Electrical System, this model year falls between the 2369 complaints recorded in 2014 and the 9 complaints in 2026, defining its reliability standing within the full 1993-2026 model history.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity10 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/23/20 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 Diesel · 730 DIESEL CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory fuel filter and battery are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 94R Diesel · 730 DIESEL CCAOEM · verified

Tire size285-40R20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter	05018777AC
Fuel filter	05175429AB discontinued
Spark plug	SPZFR6F11G
Battery	05080706AA discontinued · alt 05179563AA
Front wiper blades	05139095AB
Serpentine belt	04892791AA alt 68495977AA
Thermostat	68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	186.6 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	67.7 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in
Curb weight	4440 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 23 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Diesel

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.9–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2007 CRD Overland (Common-Rail Diesel)

215 hpHorsepower (as tested)

376 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	CRD Overland (Common-Rail Diesel) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	215 hp	4x4
2007	CRD Limited (Common-Rail Diesel) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	215 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 10 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. 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 Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	129 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	10.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 DIESEL cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	57-61 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	185,000+-10% @ 68 degreesF Diesel ohms
Engine Compression	392-464 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 185 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.122 in / 0.492 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not coat bolt threads or heads with lubricant.

1	Bolts 1-8	44 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 9and10	15 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
4	Bolts 9and10	15 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30

37 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2	Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.	110 degrees
4	Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.	89 ft. lbs
5	Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85

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 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 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	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
At 12,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,500 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 25,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 62,500 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at a transitional point in its generation, with federal complaint volume declining from the 2005 peak (2,051) to 1,108—still above the quieter 2008–2010 period but well below the earlier 1999–2002 average. Recalls and investigations also eased from the mid-2000s highs, yet the 2007 model’s 489 electrical-system complaints—nearly half of its total—signal a persistent, unresolved issue not mirrored in adjacent years. Crash and fire reports (31 and 11, respectively) remain modest but underscore the need for thorough pre-purchase inspection. Compared to the 2006 and 2008 models, the 2007’s complaint profile is less extreme, yet its concentration in electrical faults suggests higher-than-average risk of costly repairs. **Takeaway: While not the worst year, the 2007’s electrical vulnerabilities make it a below-average choice unless service records confirm those systems were addressed.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,108

Owner complaints

31 involved a crash · 11 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 1,108 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System489

Power Train97

Engine62

Engine & Engine Cooling58

Power Train,Electrical System33

Electrical System,Engine32

Tires18

Unknown Or Other17

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V438000Electrical System:Ignition:SwitchReported 21/07/2014

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on…

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 66 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100645	2025-08-15	Unknown Or Other	Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
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…
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

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.

P2002

Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0401

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient

P20EE

SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0087

Fuel rail / system pressure too low

P0299

Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 10 qt w/ filter WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05018777AC Fuel filter 05175429AB Spark plug SPZFR6F11G

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel take?

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

Does the 2007 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L V6 Diesel get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.