--- title: "2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the WK2 (4th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the WK2 (4th generation), Mid-size 2-row SUV. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 6 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group H6/Group 48 (some builds/trims reported as H7/Group 94R), 730 CCA | | Tire size | 245/70R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 22" / 21" / 11" rear | | Max towing | 7,200 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/filters). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 2012-2021 | Laredo, Laredo E/X, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit (V6) | 0W-20 | 6 qt | | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 2012-2021 | Laredo X, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit (V8) | 5W-20 | 7 qt | | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (VM Motori) | 2014-2019 | Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit (diesel) | 0W-40 | 8 qt | | 6.4L HEMI V8 (392, SRT8/SRT) | 2012-2021 | SRT8 (2012-2013), SRT (2014-2021) | 0W-40 | 7 qt | | 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Trackhawk) | 2018-2021 | SRT Trackhawk | 0W-40 | 8.3 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction | | 2014 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall) | | 2017 | Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates | | 2018 | SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L | | 2019 | Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee | | 2021 | Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate | | 2022 | WK2 continues alongside the new WL for one more year, marketed as "Grand Cherokee WK" in reduced Laredo E, Laredo X, and Limited trim, 3.6L Pentastar only, not to be confused with the WL redesign sold in parallel | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012) - [2013 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2013) - [2014 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014) - [2015 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2015) - [2016 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016) - [2017 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2017) - [2018 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2018) - [2019 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2019) - [2020 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2020) - [2021 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2021) For the full nameplate history, see the [Jeep Grand Cherokee guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_(WK2)) - [NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCLRPT-14V530-6862.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCLRPT-16V240-9145.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V699-5290.PDF) - [Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011-2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs](https://www.fontanacdjr.com/service-department/service-and-parts-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type/) - [Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type-capacity/) - [Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999-2026)](https://www.colliervillechryslerdodgejeepram.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-bolt-pattern/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016/) - [Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://www.firkinscj.com/blog/how-to-reset-the-oil-life-indicator-on-a-jeep-grand-cherokee/) - [Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)](https://www.suncoreindustries.com/product/26221/common-quadralift-air-suspension-issues-and-strut-or-spring-replacement-options-for-your-jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.