Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6.
The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a WK-platform SUV powered by a 3.0L V6, requiring 10 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with filter—a notably large capacity for its class. With 138 total owner complaints, the top issue being the electrical system, and three recalls, this model year sits well below the peak complaint year of 2014 (2,369 complaints) but above the lowest year of 2026 (9 complaints) in the model’s complaint history spanning 1993 to 2026, indicating a moderate reliability position relative to the extremes of the lineup.
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 49 DIESEL · 800 Diesel 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 Note the factory fuel filter and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 05184231AB |
| Engine air filter | 05018777AC |
| Fuel filter | 05175429AB discontinued |
| Spark plug | SPZFR6F11G |
| Battery | BBH7F001AA alt BBH8F001AA |
| Front wiper blades | 05139095AB |
| Serpentine belt | 04891587AB alt 05037542AA |
| Thermostat | 68174083AA alt 52028898AJ |
| 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 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 10 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API 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 1-4-2-5-3-6. 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.
| 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 Oil | 5W-30 · API · MS-1106 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10 qt w/ filter |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 129 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 10.3 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 | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.50 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.40 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 DIESEL |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 Diesel cca |
| 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 | 16 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | Idle rpm |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 32 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 125 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 140 ft-lbs / 85 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 / 0.00079 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.122 in / 0.492 in |
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 |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30 | 37 ft. lbs |
| 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 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 6,000 mi | Brake Line (inspect) |
| Every 12,000 mi | Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) |
| Every 12,500 mi | Brake Linings (inspect) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (inspect) |
| Every 25,000 mi | Fuel Filter (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) |
| 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 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at the bottom of a pronounced downward arc, with just 138 complaints, 3 recalls, zero investigations, and 52 TSBs compared to 733 complaints and 5 recalls in 2008 and 1,108 complaints and 7 recalls in 2007. It aligns closely with 2010, which recorded similarly low levels of 117 complaints and 5 recalls, before federal activity surged dramatically in 2011 to 1,638 complaints and 6 investigations. Within 2009's limited complaint volume, the leading categories were Electrical System (27), Power Train (11), and Engine (10), alongside 4 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. TSBs also declined steadily from 117 in 2005 to this low point, reinforcing the pattern of reduced federal exposure. Because 2009 represents the lowest point of a multi-year decline in complaints, recalls, and TSBs and stands in stark contrast to the elevated activity of surrounding years, it emerges as one of the more favorable model years to purchase within this record.
All 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY…
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 52 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… |
| S1709000010 RevB | 2022-03-06 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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10 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API MEETING MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIFICATION MS-1106, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.