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

$2,600 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 $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

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

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $2,850 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.

Not ranked

The 2023 was the last model year before a break and drew few owner complaints, usually a sign that few were sold, so it is not ranked against other years.

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

Every Cherokee year ranked The 2023 Cherokee's recalls and problems

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	$2,600
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic EPA listing: Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	22 mpg	20 / 26	$2,850

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
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 9-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636

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

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
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 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	$1,450
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	39 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	28 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Jeep Compass Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-50 Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600

2023 Cherokee recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2023 Cherokee.

NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2023 Cherokee recalls and problems

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 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.