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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Grand Cherokee 4.7L V8. Covers both the standard and High Output 4.7L V8.

Body SUVEngine 4.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a WK-platform SUV powered by a 4.7L V8 mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 14 city and 18 highway mpg. With 1,108 owner complaints logged and seven recalls, this model year sits in the upper-mid range of the Grand Cherokee's complaint history that spans 1993 through 2026 — well below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints but far from the single-digit lows seen in the most recent model year. The electrical system dominates as the top complaint area, signaling that buyers researching this generation should scrutinize wiring and electronic modules closely.

Model year2009200720042003

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 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 Note the factory fuel filter and battery are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285-40R20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter05018777AC
Fuel filter05175429AB discontinued
Spark plug68303918AA
Battery05080706AA discontinued · alt 05179563AA
Front wiper blades05139095AB
Serpentine belt04892791AA alt 68495977AA
Thermostat68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.6 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight4440 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 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 2007 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2006 Laredo V8
235 hpHorsepower (as tested)
305 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006Laredo V8 4.7L V88.00 sec16.30 sec235 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 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

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Power Steering FluidUSE MOPAR PART NO. 05142893AA OR EQUIVALENT

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
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 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
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle140 ft-lbs / 185 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.122 in / 0.492 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

Prep Do not coat bolt threads or heads with lubricant.

1Bolts 1-844 ft. lbs
2Bolts 9and1015 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-890 degrees
4Bolts 9and1015 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-890 degrees
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; 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
At 12,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 25,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 62,500 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine 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 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.

Within its generation, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits on a downward arc of federal complaints following the troubled 2005 launch year, which spiked at 2,051 complaints before dropping to 1,297 in 2006 and 1,108 in 2007. This 2007 model continues the stabilization trend, improving to 1,108 complaints and 7 recalls, though it still significantly trails the much cleaner later years of the generation, specifically 2008 with 733 complaints and 2009 with just 138. The data does not specify root causes, but the 2007 model's complaints are heavily concentrated in the Electrical System with 489 reports, followed by the Power Train at 97, and the year carries 31 crash and 11 fire complaints. Because 2007 still carries a high volume of electrical complaints relative to the 2008 and 2009 models, a prospective buyer would be wiser to skip this year and opt for a later-generation alternative to ensure better long-term reliability.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
66
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
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…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission 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.

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 94R batteryWK-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05281090ABEngine air filter 05018777ACFuel filter 05175429ABSpark plug 68303918AA

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

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 4.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.