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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 PT Cruiser 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body VANEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L is a van built on the PT platform and powered by a 2.4-liter engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Its mechanical package carries an EPA rating of 17/24/19 mpg and calls for 5 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil with each filter change. Within the model’s 2001–2010 lifespan, this model year sits between the launch-era peak of 630 complaints in 2001 and the final-year low of 22 in 2010, having generated 149 owner complaints. Notably, the 2007 model recorded zero recalls, though engine and engine cooling remained the top complaint area.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

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 Note the factory engine air filter and spark plug are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter	04781452BF alt 04105409AE
Engine air filter	04891691AA discontinued
Spark plug	68303920AA discontinued · alt 68307021AA
Battery	BB26R001AA alt 04671579AB
Front wiper blades	05018430AA alt 05018431AA
Serpentine belt	04668380AF alt 04891519AE
Thermostat	P5278144AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	168.9 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	60.6 in
Wheelbase	102.8 in
Curb weight	3457 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium 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.

6.7–10.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2003 GT Wagon

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	GT Wagon 2.4L Turbo I-4	6.80 sec	15.40 sec	230 hp	FWD
2006	Limited Edition Wagon 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.60 sec	150 hp	FWD
2005	GT Convertible 2.4L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	220 hp	FWD
2005	Touring Convertible 2.4L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.20 sec	220 hp	FWD
2003	GT Wagon 2.4L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.30 sec	220 hp	FWD
2003	GT Wagon 2.4L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	220 hp	FWD
2003	GT Wagon 2.4L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	220 hp	FWD
2002	Wagon 2.4L I-4	9.20 sec	16.90 sec	150 hp	FWD

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 Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter
Manual Transmission Fluid	ATF +4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.0-6.0
Manual Transmission Fluid	ATF +4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	100 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	20.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	160 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.45-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	11,500-14,700 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	Without Turbo: 0.040, With Turbo: 0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.12 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	26R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	170
Engine Oil Pressure	25-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	77 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.313; Rear: 0.276 Specifications
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.005 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.099 in / 0.463 in / 0.902 in / 0.344 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.106 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

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	60 ft. lbs.	60 ft. lbs
3	All	60 ft. lbs
4	Turn additional 1/4 turn (do not use a torque wrench for step 4).

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51

22 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

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

1	11 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
1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees	11 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 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (replace)
At 102,000 mi	Engine 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 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 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser represents a distinct stabilization point in the model's federal record, marking the first year with zero recalls and zero investigations compared to the seven recalls and three investigations recorded in 2001. Complaint volume for 2007 stands at 149, which is significantly lower than the 630 complaints filed for the 2001 model year and continues a downward trend that persists through 2010. While the data shows zero recalls, the top complaint areas remain focused on Engine & Engine Cooling with 23 reports and Air Bags with 17, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. This year sits at the beginning of the cleanest stretch in the generation's lifecycle, indicating that problems reflected in earlier federal records diminished by this production cycle. Consequently, the 2007 model represents a good year to buy within this generation, initiating the period with the lowest regulatory activity found in the provided data.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

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

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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 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.

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…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging 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.

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 26R battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter PT-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04781452BF Engine air filter 04891691AA Spark plug 68303920AA Battery BB26R001AA

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 PT Cruiser 2.4L 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 2.4L get?

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