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MK platform

2007 Jeep Compass, Patriot — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Compass, Patriot 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Jeep Compass and Patriot arrived as compact SUVs built on the MK platform, powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios—an efficient setup that delivered a respectable EPA-estimated 25 mpg on the highway. With a modest 4.5-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-20 or 5W-30 viscosity, these models were designed for practicality, though their early production year placed them squarely in a period marked by growing pains. Owner feedback reflected this, with 434 complaints logged, most notably around suspension issues, while five recalls underscored the need for careful maintenance. For researchers, this model year serves as a baseline—representative of the Compass and Patriot’s initial reliability challenges before later refinements.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/25/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Note the factory engine air filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter04891694AA discontinued
Spark plugSP0ZFR5F11
BatteryBB34A901AA alt 56041380AF
Front wiper blades68002029AA discontinued · alt 68002028AA
Serpentine belt04891598AB alt 04891692AB
Thermostat55111017AB alt 55111016AC
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 25 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidATF +4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts129 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs185MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeZFR5F-11
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature179 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53-63 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression170-225 psi
Engine Oil Pressure4-6 psi at Idle, 25-80 @ 3000 psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle53 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle53 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0024 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced. · If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
254 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
354 ft. lbs.54 ft. lbs
490 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:; The front two cylinder head bolts require washers to be installed with the beveled edge facing up. Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil90 degrees
145 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
245 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
390 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5122 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts stamped with the letter M.11 ft. lbs
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees11 ft. lbs

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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 144,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)

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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Jeep Compass, Patriot lead in one area — the suspension, 83 of 434 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the suspension, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 13 of the reports describe a crash and 8 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
434
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 434 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension83
Fuel/Propulsion System53
Structure25
Steering,Suspension24
Power Train21
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System15
Electrical System14
Steering13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V234000Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalReported 03/06/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY…

06V434000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 15/11/2006

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION. Remedy: DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL MAIL AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO ALL AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Compass, Patriot 2.4L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Compass, Patriot have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 25 highway / 23 combined mpg.