2023 Jeep Cherokee MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2023 Jeep Cherokee is rated 22 to 24 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2023 Jeep Cherokee · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

21 city 29 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $2,950 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.

Every 2023 Cherokee version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	22 mpg	20 / 26	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,700	$225	$13,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,945	$245	$14,727

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Jeep Cherokee MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 26 mpg (2016 to 2023); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 37 mpg (2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2023: gas 24 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Jeep Cherokee best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2016	25	–
2017	25	–
2018	25	–
2019	26	–
2020	26	–
2021	26	–
2022	26	–
2023	24	–
2026	–	37

How the 2023 Cherokee compares

2023 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2023 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sportage Best: hybrid	43 mpg	28 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	39 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	28 mpg	$1,700
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,950
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Jeep Compass Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Cherokee This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,700

2023 Cherokee recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2023 Cherokee.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2023 Jeep Cherokee version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2023 Cherokee's MPG compare with the 2022?

For 2023, the best gas version is rated 24 mpg, down 2 from 26.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.