2026 Jeep Cherokee MPG and Fuel Cost
Every 2026 Jeep Cherokee is a hybrid, rated 37 mpg combined.
EPA fuel economy
2026 Jeep Cherokee · 1 EPA-tested versionEPA rating
37MPG combined
39 city 35 highway
$1,750 a year to fuel
1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT
Best version saves $2,750 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).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs about $1,750 a year.
Every 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT
EPA listing: Cherokee AWD |
37 mpg | 39 / 35 | $1,750 |
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.6L turbo 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT | $1,751 | $8,757 |
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
2026: gas not offered · hybrid 37 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| 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 2026 Cherokee compares
2026 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.
| 2026 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
43 mpg | – | $1,500 |
Best: hybrid |
42 mpg | 28 mpg | $1,550 |
Best: hybrid |
40 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,600 |
Best: hybrid |
39 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,650 |
Best: hybrid |
38 mpg | 28 mpg | $1,700 |
Jeep Cherokee This page Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | – | $1,750 |
Best: hybrid |
35 mpg | 29 mpg | $1,850 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,050 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
27 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,400 |
Best: gas |
27 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,400 |
Best: gas |
27 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,400 |
Best: gas |
26 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,500 |
Best: gas |
26 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,500 |
2026 Cherokee recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Cherokee.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2026 Jeep Cherokee version on regular gasoline.
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.