2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
432 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.2L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
42
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems42 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 42 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
21
Electrical System
7
Engine
7
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
5
Lighting
4
Fuel System
3
Brakes
3
Steering
3

2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD problems by category: Power Train: 21 complaints, Electrical System: 7 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Lighting: 4 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/15/2024ODI#11588882
on May 3 at approx. 4:00 pm I was sitting at a stop light and when it turned green I started to accelerate the jolt was so hard that I thought the car behind me had hit me.When I went to go again it s…
EngineFiled: 01/24/2024ODI#11567608
In late November 2023 I noticed my fuel economy dropping a lot, from 27-29mpg to 22-24mpg. And, soon tailpipes were accumulating a lot of soot in tailpipes and soot was coming out of end of muffler. …
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/02/2024ODI#11563165
While driving on active roadways (including major highways during rush hour, a major downtown city at intersections with crosswalks during rush hour, and while exiting a parking garage), the vehicle s…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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