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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Fluid
Which transmission fluid the Jeep Cherokee uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 and 2023 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: No. The 2014 and 2023 owner's manuals say the transmission has no dipstick. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.
Updated October 24, 2026
Fluid specifications
- Fluid (confirm for your year)
- Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 and 2023 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (948TE / ZF 9HP)
- Capacity and interval
- Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
- Dipstick
- No
- Applies to
- 2014–2023 (KL)
Official documents checked for this page
These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.
This is general guidance for the Jeep Cherokee. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Mopar vehicle information (owner's manuals).
How to check it
Because the Jeep Cherokee is sealed, the fluid is checked from underneath at the fill/level plug with the vehicle level and the fluid at a specified temperature. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Jeep Cherokee use?+
For the Jeep Cherokee: Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 and 2023 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Jeep Cherokee have a transmission dipstick?+
Most Jeep Cherokee models are sealed and do not have a transmission dipstick, so the fluid is checked from a fill/level plug at a specified temperature.
How often should Jeep Cherokee transmission fluid be changed?+
The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Jeep Cherokee. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.
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