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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 2.2L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 PT Cruiser 2.2L Diesel.

Body VANEngine 2.2L DieselTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.2L Diesel is a van built on the PT platform and powered by a 2.2L diesel engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This configuration achieves an EPA rating of 17/24/19 mpg and requires 5 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API engine oil. While this model year recorded zero recalls, it accumulated 149 owner complaints—primarily centered on the engine and engine cooling—positioning it between the series high of 630 complaints in 2001 and the low of 22 in 2010.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 26R · 510 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04781452BF. Note the factory engine air filter and spark plug are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 26R · 510 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size195-65R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04781452BF alt 04105409AE
Engine air filter04891691AA discontinued
Spark plug68303920AA discontinued · alt 68307021AA
BatteryBB26R001AA alt 04671579AB
Front wiper blades05018430AA alt 05018431AA
Serpentine belt04668380AF alt 04891519AE
ThermostatP5278144AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.9 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb weight3457 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter
Manual Transmission FluidATF +4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0-6.0
Manual Transmission 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 Bolts100 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub160 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.45-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance11,500-14,700 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug GapWithout Turbo: 0.040, With Turbo: 0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number26R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance510 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression170
Engine Oil Pressure25-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle77 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.313; Rear: 0.276 Specifications
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.099 in / 0.463 in / 0.902 in / 0.344 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.106 in / 0.482 in / 0.909 in / 0.364 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
125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
260 ft. lbs.60 ft. lbs
3All60 ft. lbs
4Turn additional 1/4 turn (do not use a torque wrench for step 4).
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 that are not stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.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 5,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (replace)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (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 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.

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser represents a significant turning point in the model's lifecycle, with complaints dropping to 149—less than half the 349 filed in 2006—while recalls fell from 1 to 0 and NHTSA investigations ceased entirely. This follows a clear declining trend from the model's troubled launch year of 2001, which recorded 630 complaints and 7 recalls, down through 2005 and the 2006 spike. The 2007 model year sits at the beginning of a four-year stretch with zero recalls and zero investigations, suggesting Chrysler had resolved the early production issues. The top complaint categories—Engine & Engine Cooling (23), Air Bags (17), and Engine (13)—indicate lingering powertrain concerns rather than catastrophic system failures, though 18 crash-related complaints and 3 fire complaints warrant close inspection during used-car inspection. With TSBs also at their second-lowest level (53) across the generation, the 2007 PT Cruiser appears to be among the more reliable examples of this generation, though buyers should budget for potential engine cooling system repairs given the persistent complaint pattern.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
53
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
149
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 149 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling23
Air Bags17
Engine13
Power Train10
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other8
Steering6
Air Bags,Seat Belts5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 53 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 PT Cruiser 2.2L Diesel take?

5 qt w/ filter of BELOW 32 F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 F: 5W-30 API, ABOVE 0 F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 PT Cruiser have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.2L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.