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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6.1L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Grand Cherokee 6.1L V8.

Body SUVEngine 6.1L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

Built on the WK platform, the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.1L V8 SUV pairs a 6.1L V8 engine with an Automatic 5-spd transmission to achieve EPA estimates of 16/21/18 mpg. Reliability records indicate this variant accumulated 138 total owner complaints across three recalls, with the Electrical System identified as the top complaint area. Within the model's history spanning 1993 to 2026, this complaint volume places the 2009 year below the 2014 peak of 2,369 issues and above the 2026 low of 9 complaints, contextualizing its standing against the model's recorded extremes.

Model year2009 2007

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/21/18 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 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 Note the factory fuel filter and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 05184231AB
Engine air filter	05018777AC
Fuel filter	05175429AB discontinued
Spark plug	SPFR8TI332 alt SPFR8TE2AA
Battery	BBH7F001AA alt BBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades	05139095AB
Serpentine belt	04891587AB alt 05037542AA
Thermostat	68174083AA alt 52028898AJ
Cabin air filter	68535603AA discontinued

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	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

4.4 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
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 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.

Lubricants & capacities

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
Power Steering Fluid	ATF +4
Power Steering Fluid	USE MOPAR PART NO. 05142893AA OR EQUIVALENT

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	9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	23 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
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 / 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

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 6 stages

1	Bolts 1-10	25 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 11-15	15 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-10	40 ft. lbs
4	Bolts 11-15	15 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 1-10	90 degrees
6	Bolts 11-15	25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

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 12,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Transmission Filter (replace)

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 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits near the low point of the 2005–2010 run, with 138 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations, and 52 TSBs — a sharp drop from 2008's 733 complaints and 5 recalls, and comparable to 2010's 117 complaints and 5 recalls. Complaint volume then jumps dramatically in 2011 to 1,638 complaints, 6 recalls, and 6 investigations, placing 2009 just before a clear spike in federal activity. Within 2009 itself, the leading complaint categories are Electrical System (27), Power Train (11), Engine (10), and Unknown or Other (7), with 4 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. The year-to-year trajectory shows 2009 as one of the quietest model years in this Grand Cherokee sequence, with fewer complaints and recalls than 2005–2008 and far less federal scrutiny than 2011–2012. For a used-car buyer, that makes 2009 a comparatively attractive year statistically, though a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the electrical, powertrain, and engine areas that dominate its complaint record.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

138

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 0 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 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System27

Power Train11

Engine10

Unknown Or Other7

Air Bags5

Wheels5

Power Train,Electrical System5

Tires5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V118000Electrical System:WiringReported 09/04/2009

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…

13V175000Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 07/05/2013

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

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…

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

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 05018777AC Fuel filter 05175429AB Spark plug SPFR8TI332

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

Does the 2009 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 6.1L V8 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.