2022 Jeep Cherokee MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2022 Jeep Cherokee is rated 21 to 26 mpg combined across 7 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2022 Jeep Cherokee · 7 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

23 city 31 highway

$2,400 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,400 to $2,950 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2021.

Fewer complaints than a typical Cherokee year

The 2022 drew 21 owner complaints in its first three years, against 309 for a typical Cherokee year (306 for a typical year since 2016). It is not picked as a best year: it is next to a partial model year with few sold.

Years to avoid: 2014 and 2015; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Cherokee year ranked The 2022 Cherokee's recalls and problems

Every 2022 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
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	26 mpg	23 / 31	$2,400
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	25 mpg	22 / 31	$2,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,600
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,600
3.2L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee FWD	23 mpg	20 / 29	$2,700
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee 4WD	22 mpg	19 / 27	$2,850
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk EPA listing: Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	21 mpg	18 / 24	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,308	$192	$11,538
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,500	$208	$12,500
3.2L 6-cyl · FWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.2L 6-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic · Trailhawk	$2,857	$238	$14,286

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 (2014 to 2023); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 37 mpg (2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2022: gas 26 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Jeep Cherokee best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2014	25	–
2015	25	–
2016	25	–
2017	25	–
2018	25	–
2019	26	–
2020	26	–
2021	26	–
2022	26	–
2023	24	–
2024	–	–
2025	–	–
2026	–	37

Every Cherokee year's ratings in one table

How the 2022 Cherokee compares

2022 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.

2022 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	41 mpg	30 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	38 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	29 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Subaru Outback Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
GMC Terrain Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500

2022 Cherokee recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 52 owner complaints for the 2022 Cherokee.

Most-reported area: powertrain (29 complaints, 56%). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2022 Cherokee recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2022 Jeep Cherokee's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 24 with AWD.

Does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2022 Jeep Cherokee version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2022 Cherokee's MPG compare with the 2021?

For 2022, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.