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Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission Fluid

Which transmission fluid the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.

Quick answer

Mopar ATF+4 (2012 5-speed and 6-speed automatics); Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 8-speed and 2023 automatic). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: Some years. The 2012 owner's manual gives a dipstick check for the 5.7L 6-speed; the 2014 and 2023 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

Confirm your exact version. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was sold across several model years and more than one transmission. What is shown here is general guidance and has not been verified for every individual configuration. Before buying fluid or servicing, confirm the fluid spec, capacity, and check procedure for your exact model year and transmission using the owner's manual or a dealer parts lookup for your VIN.

Fluid specifications

Fluid (confirm for your year): Mopar ATF+4 (2012 5-speed and 6-speed automatics); Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 8-speed and 2023 automatic). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual
Transmission: ≤6-speed (pre-2014) or ZF 8-speed (2014+)
Capacity and interval: Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
Dipstick: Some years
Applies to: 1999–present

Official documents checked for this page

These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.

This is general guidance for the Jeep Grand 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

Whether the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a dipstick depends on the model year and transmission — some are sealed and checked from a fill/level plug, others have a dipstick. Confirm which one applies to your exact version before checking. See our step-by-step guides:

Frequently asked questions

What type of transmission fluid does the Jeep Grand Cherokee use?+

For the Jeep Grand Cherokee: Mopar ATF+4 (2012 5-speed and 6-speed automatics); Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF (2014 8-speed and 2023 automatic). 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 Grand Cherokee have a transmission dipstick?+

It depends on the year — some Jeep Grand Cherokee models have a dipstick and others are sealed. Check your specific model year.

How often should Jeep Grand 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 Grand 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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