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KJ platform

2007 Jeep Liberty — 2.8L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Liberty 2.8L.

Body SUVEngine 2.8LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Jeep Liberty 2.8L is a KJ-platform SUV powered by a 2.8-liter engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and filled with five quarts of 5W-20 API oil, returning EPA ratings of 15 city, 21 highway, and 17 combined mpg. In the model's complaint history spanning 2000 to 2012, the 2007 Liberty logged 703 owner complaints — well below the 2002 peak of 1,807 but far above the 2000 low of six — with visibility emerging as the top concern and seven recalls issued. This places the 2007 model year in the middle of the Liberty's reliability spectrum, suggesting it carries more reported issues than the early years but avoids the worst of the platform's documented trouble spots.

Model year2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04781452BF. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-75R16OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04781452BF
Engine air filter	05018777AC
Spark plug	SPZFR6F11G
Battery	BB34F101AA alt 04609365AE
Front wiper blades	68001330AC discontinued
Serpentine belt	53013905AC
Thermostat	68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	166.1 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	70.5 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	4010 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 21 / 17 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.

No 2007 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.5–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2005 Sport CRD

160 hpHorsepower (as tested)

295 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	Sport CRD 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4	9.50 sec	17.10 sec	160 hp	4x4
2005	Sport CRD 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4	10.10 sec	17.30 sec	160 hp	4x4
2005	Sport CRD 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4	10.10 sec	17.50 sec	160 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API engine oil, Front: 80W-; Rear: 198RB 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 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Front: 80W-; Rear: 198RB
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.6 Pints mvc Front
Differential Gear Oil	Front: 80W-; Rear: 198RB
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	129 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-6-5-4-3-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.37 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-21 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	170-225 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	11 ft-lbs / 18 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in / 0.0007 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.024 in / 0.433 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1	Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
2	Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
3	Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 5 ft. lbs.	5 ft. lbs
4	Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	Tighten bolts A - E 20 to 20

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; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 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	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & 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.

Across the generation, federal records show a peak in issues between 2002 and 2006, with complaints reaching as high as 1,807 in 2002. The 2007 Jeep Liberty marks a significant downturn in this trend, recording 703 complaints, 7 recalls, and 3 investigations. This represents a notable improvement over the 2006 model's 1,368 complaints and 10 recalls, though it remains higher than the 2008 model's 540 complaints and 5 recalls. Primary complaints for 2007 centered on visibility (182), the fuel/propulsion system (66), and suspension (58), though the data does not specify the root causes. Additionally, the record lists 25 crash complaints and 12 fire complaints for this model year. Because 2007 falls within a clear downward arc of reliability issues compared to the early-to-mid 2000s, it is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

703

Owner complaints

25 involved a crash · 12 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 703 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility182

Fuel/Propulsion System66

Suspension58

Fuel System, Gasoline55

Fuel System, Gasoline,Structure49

Structure,Fuel/Propulsion System26

Unknown Or Other22

Power Train22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V278000Suspension:RearReported 01/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

12V085000Suspension:RearReported 05/03/2012

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
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…
9001784	2021-02-22	Power Train	Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784	2021-02-22	Equipment	Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

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 34 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter KJ-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04781452BF Engine air filter 05018777AC Spark plug SPZFR6F11G Battery BB34F101AA

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

How much oil does the 2007 Liberty 2.8L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Liberty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.8L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.