Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Grand Cherokee 6.1L.
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.1L is a WK-platform SUV powered by a 6.1L engine that requires 7 quarts of 0W-40 API SM oil with a filter change. With 733 total owner complaints and 5 recalls, this model year sits below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints in the model’s 1993–2026 history, indicating a middling reliability record that researchers should weigh against the electrical system as the top trouble area.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 Early CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. Note the factory fuel filter and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.
| Engine oil filter | 04884899AC alt 04781452BF |
| Engine air filter | 05018777AC |
| Fuel filter | 05175429AB discontinued |
| Spark plug | SPZFR6F11G alt SPFR8TE2AA |
| Battery | 04608719AD |
| Front wiper blades | 05139095AB |
| Serpentine belt | 05037542AA alt 04891587AB |
| Thermostat | 52028898AJ alt 68174083AA |
| Cabin air filter | 68535603AA discontinued |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| 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 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2008 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SRT8 6.1L V8 | 4.40 sec | 13.20 sec | 420 hp | 4x4 |
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7 qt w/ filter of 0W-40 API SM 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. 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF+4 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 4.4 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | HOAT · MS9769 |
| Engine Coolant | HOAT · MS9769 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-40 · API · MS-10725 |
| 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 |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 21 ft-lbs |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| 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 Early cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| 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 |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| 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 |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 33 ft. lbs |
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 |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 102,000 mi.
| Every 6,000 mi | Brake Line (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) |
| Every 30,000 mi | Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) |
| At 60,000 mi | Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) |
| At 102,000 mi | Spark Plugs (replace) |
| At 120,000 mi | Transmission Filter (replace) |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits in the latter half of the 2005–2010 generation’s downward trajectory, recording 733 complaints, 5 recalls, and 0 investigations—a continued decline from 2007’s 1,108 complaints and 7 recalls, though still above the 2009–2010 low of 117–138 complaints. Across that generation, complaints fell annually from a 2005 peak of 2,051 to 117 in 2010, while recalls remained in the single digits, placing 2008 within a steady federal-reporting descent rather than an anomalous spike. The data shows electrical system complaints dominated the 2008 record at 340 filings, though the federal data does not specify a root cause for that concentration. Crash and fire complaints numbered 23 and 5 respectively, representing a moderate share of the model year’s total reported volume. Given its position on the declining slope of the generation’s complaint curve and its markedly lower federal footprint relative to 2005–2007, the 2008 Grand Cherokee stands as one of the more favorable years of this generation to buy.
All 733 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…
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…
Showing 5 of 62 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… |
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7 qt w/ filter of 0W-40 API SM MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-10725, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.