2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated 21 to 23 mpg combined across 7 EPA-tested gas versions, plus a plug-in hybrid; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

23MPG combined

21 city 27 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,500 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 $2,700 to $2,950 a year. The plug-in hybrid adds 26 miles of electric range and 56 MPGe on electricity. Compared with 2025, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

Too new to rank against other Grand Cherokee years

The 2026 Grand Cherokee has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.

Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Grand Cherokee year ranked The 2026 Grand Cherokee's recalls and problems

Every 2026 Grand 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; for plug-in hybrids it assumes typical charging.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
Gas
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Grand Cherokee 2WD	23 mpg	21 / 27	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic · L EPA listing: Grand Cherokee L 2WD	23 mpg	21 / 26	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Grand Cherokee 4WD (also Grand Cherokee L 4WD)	22 mpg	20 / 25	$2,850
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Grand Cherokee 4WD	22 mpg	19 / 26	$2,850
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Grand Cherokee 2WD	22 mpg	19 / 26	$2,850
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · L EPA listing: Grand Cherokee L 4WD	21 mpg	18 / 25	$2,950
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic · L EPA listing: Grand Cherokee L 2WD	21 mpg	19 / 26	$2,950
Plug-in hybrid
2.0L turbo 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · 4WD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Grand Cherokee 4xe · 56 MPGe on electricity · 26 mi electric range · MPG shown is running on gas	23 mpg	23 / 24	$1,950 with charging (EPA); gas only $2,700

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 · RWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic · L	$2,609	$217	$13,043
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,727	$227	$13,636
3.6L 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · L	$2,857	$238	$14,286
3.6L 6-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic · L	$2,857	$238	$14,286
2.0L turbo 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · 4WD · 8-speed automatic (on gas)	$2,609	$217	$13,043

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50. Plug-in hybrids are calculated running on gas only.

Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 18 to 23 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2026. Diesel: 24 to 25 mpg (2014 to 2016, 2018 to 2019); highest in 2014.

Best gas version
Best diesel version

2026: gas 23 mpg · diesel not offered

Show as a table

Jeep Grand Cherokee best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best diesel version
2010	18	–
2011	18	–
2012	19	–
2013	19	–
2014	20	25
2015	20	25
2016	21	25
2017	21	–
2018	21	25
2019	21	24
2020	21	–
2021	21	–
2022	22	–
2023	22	–
2024	22	–
2025	22	–
2026	23	–

Every Grand Cherokee year's ratings in one table

How the 2026 Grand Cherokee compares

2026 midsize 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
Kia Sorento Best: hybrid	37 mpg	26 mpg	$1,700
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: hybrid	36 mpg	24 mpg	$1,750
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	36 mpg	25 mpg	$2,150
Toyota Grand Highlander Best: hybrid	36 mpg	24 mpg	$1,750
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	35 mpg	24 mpg	$1,800
Hyundai Palisade Best: hybrid	34 mpg	21 mpg	$1,850
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Mazda CX-90 Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Ford Explorer Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Grand Cherokee This page Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Volkswagen Atlas Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Honda Pilot Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
GMC Acadia Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Buick Enclave Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Passport Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100

2026 Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for the 2026 Grand Cherokee.

Owners most often describe misfires (23 complaints, 37%), then hesitation (15). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2026 Grand Cherokee recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 23 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 22 with AWD.

Does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2026 Grand Cherokee's MPG compare with the 2025?

For 2026, the best gas version is rated 23 mpg, up 1 from 22.

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.