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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6.1L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Grand Cherokee 6.1L V8.

Body SUVEngine 6.1L V8

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.1L V8 is a WK-platform SUV powered by a 6.1L V8, with routine service calling for 7 quarts of 0W-40 engine oil with filter. Owner-reported data shows 1,108 total complaints and 7 recalls for this model year, with the electrical system standing out as the most frequently cited concern. Across the 1993–2026 Grand Cherokee complaint history, the 2007 model falls well below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints yet far above the 2026 low of 9, placing it in the moderate middle of the model's long-term reliability record.

Model year2009 2007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · 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 Note the factory fuel filter and battery are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter	05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter	05018777AC
Fuel filter	05175429AB discontinued
Spark plug	68303918AA
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.

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

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.

4.4–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2009 SRT8

420 hpHorsepower (as tested)

420 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	SRT8 6.1L V8	4.50 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	4x4
2006	SRT8 6.1L V8	4.60 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	4x4
2006	SRT8 6.1L V8	4.80 sec	13.50 sec	420 hp	4x4
2006	SRT8 6.1L V8	4.90 sec	13.50 sec	420 hp	4x4
2009	SRT8 6.1L V8	4.40 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7 qt w/ filter of 0W-40 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 20.0 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 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	SYNTHETIC · 0W-40

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	129 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	129 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 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

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

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
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 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)	56-60 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

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

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

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60

33 ft. lbs

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

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.

In the federal record, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee logged 1,108 complaints, which is lower than the 1,297 complaints in 2006 and markedly lower than the 2,051 complaints in 2005. Recall activity rose slightly to 7 recalls in 2007, up from 6 in 2006 and 5 in 2005, while investigations remained steady at 2, matching the 2006 level. Technical service bulletins declined to 66 in 2007, continuing a downward trend from 117 in 2005 and 87 in 2006. Compared with the surrounding years, 2007 sits on the descending limb of a complaint peak that began in 2005 and fell through 2008 (733 complaints) and 2009 (138 complaints). Given its complaint count below both the prior and subsequent years and the decreasing TSB count, the 2007 model year presents a comparatively favorable option among the used Grand Cherokees covered by this data.

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.

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 94R battery Vehicles taking 7 qt w/ filter WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05018777AC Fuel filter 05175429AB Spark plug 68303918AA

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 Grand Cherokee 6.1L V8 take?

7 qt w/ filter of FULLY SYNTHETIC 0W-40 MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MB-229.31, 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.