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2023 Jeep Cherokee

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Cherokee.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2023 Jeep Cherokee pairs a nine-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 city, 29 highway, and 24 combined mpg. While the powertrain remains the focal point of the vehicle's minimal owner feedback—anchoring its sole recall and all three total complaints—this model year represents a dramatic positive shift in the nameplate's long-term reliability trajectory. Recording just three owner complaints, the 2023 Cherokee stands as the lowest-complaint year across the model's entire 1990-2026 history, a stark contrast to the 2,636 complaints that plague the problematic 2014 model, which signals a significantly stabilized reliability baseline for researchers evaluating this generation.

Model year202620232022202120201991199019891988

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE
Engine air filter68245310AA alt 68320315AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt 68292346AA
BatteryBBH7A001AA
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68197139AA
Serpentine belt05281575AA alt 04627166AC
Thermostat05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter68568673AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.7 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight5225 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cherokee of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2019 Latitude Plus
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4
2019Latitude Plus 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec270 hp4x4
2019Latitude 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.20 sec270 hp4x4
2019Overland V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec271 hp4x4
2019Limited 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec270 hp4x4
2019Trailhawk 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec270 hp4x4
2019Trailhawk V6 3.2L V68.30 sec16.40 sec271 hp4x4
2017Overland V6 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs, M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsDamper: 136.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)23.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 55.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 27.0 ft-lbs
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: 0.803
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00059"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 165°37 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 165°37 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten all bolts by hand. Step 225 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5122 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts that are not stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.11 ft. lbs
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts stamped with the letter M.11 ft. lbs
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand Tighten. Step 221 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand Tighten. Step 221 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (lubricate) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Jeep Cherokee sits at the tail end of a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls across the generation. From a peak of 2,636 complaints and 13 recalls in 2014, the numbers fell steadily to just 3 complaints and 1 recall in 2023—the lowest figures in the entire dataset. The 2023 model also recorded zero investigations and only 93 TSBs, a fraction of the 563 TSBs seen in 2014. This suggests that by 2023, most of the generation’s early issues had been addressed through prior recalls and service bulletins. With only one recall and three complaints (none involving fires), the 2023 Cherokee represents the most trouble-free year of the generation and is a good buy for a used SUV.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
93
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Power Train1
Parking Brake1
Power Train,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V290000Power TrainReported 07/05/2026

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 93 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2523000003 REV.A2026-04-22StructureDoor Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
08-075-26 REV. A2026-04-15Electrical SystemRear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp…
18-044-262026-03-21EngineFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction…
S2208000045 REV.C2026-03-18Unknown Or OtherBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cherokee get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.