The 2026 Jeep Cherokee gets 37 miles per gallon combined.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Cherokee ranks 7th (tied with 1 other) of 66 for combined mileage (37 mpg), 6th (tied with 1 other) of 66 for yearly fuel cost ($1,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 13th of 66 for tailpipe CO2 (241 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,500 a year and puts out 329 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 22 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Cherokee's best version, 1 other model gets the same and 211 get less. The 2026 Cherokee's cheapest version costs $1,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 20 cost less, 2 the same and 203 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Tucson Hybrid Blue | 38 | $1,650 | 103 |
| 5 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2026 CX-50 4WD (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) #2 | 38 | $1,650 | 233 |
| 7 | 2026 Honda CR-V | 2026 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 | $1,700 | 237 |
| 7 | 2026 Jeep CherokeeThis car | 2026 Cherokee AWD | 37 | $1,700 | 241 |
| 9 | 2026 Kia Sportage | 2026 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 36 | $1,800 | 97 |
| 9 | 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 RX 350h AWD | 36 | $2,150 | 244 |
| 9 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 36 | $1,750 | 246 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Cherokee AWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L: 39 mpg city, 35 highway, 37 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Cherokee version is $1,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The CR-V costs $122 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the CR-V costs $610 less to fuel than the Cherokee (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Cherokee (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Cherokee | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 2026 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 mpg | $1,700 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 2026 Tucson Hybrid Blue | 38 mpg | $1,650 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Kia Sportage | 2026 Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | 36 mpg | - | 1 lower | - | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel | 39 | 35 | 37 | $1,700 | 241 | cheapest |
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Cherokee AWD puts out 241 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Cherokee AWD: fuel economy score 7, greenhouse gas score 7.
Best combined figure of the Cherokee gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 25 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 25 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 26 mpg | none | 10 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 26 mpg | none | 10 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 26 mpg | none | 9 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 26 mpg | none | 7 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 24 mpg | none | 2 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2026This page | none | 37 mpg | 1 | this page |
No 2025 Jeep Cherokee is in the agency's file, so there is no earlier year to compare with.
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Cherokee (as CHEROKEE). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
10 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 |
0 of the 10 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
4 recalls are on file for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler ...
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Fix: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Cherokee itself is at 37 mpg.
More Jeep models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Cherokee AWD with 37 mpg combined (39 city, 35 highway).
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee costs between $1,700 and $1,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is 7th of 66 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Honda CR-V at 37 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Kia Sportage at 36 mpg.
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
10 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Fuel/Propulsion System (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.