Cherokee KJ · 2004–2007

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Cherokee KJ · 163 hp (2004 to 2007)

The Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD of the Cherokee KJ generation uses the VM R428 2.8 CRD diesel engine with 163 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
163 PS / 120 kW
Displacement
2 776 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
VM R428 2.8 CRD
Period covered
2004–2007
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

163 hp (120 kW), Jeep 4x4 all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 2004 to 2007.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only diesel version of this generation. The VM R428 2.8 CRD engine is also fitted to: Jeep Cherokee (Cherokee KK), Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JK).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

Chrysler MS-6395 / Fiat 9.55535-S1, DS1, GS1 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Cherokee KJ?

The VM R428 2.8 CRD diesel engine (2 776 cc), 163 hp (120 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD?

A Chrysler MS-6395 / Fiat 9.55535-S1, DS1, GS1 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the VM R428 2.8 CRD engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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