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2020 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 303 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

3recalls
303complaints
9crashes reported
6fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train174 · 57%
  • Engine43 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other36 · 12%
  • Electrical System33 · 11%
  • Service Brakes24 · 8%
  • Steering22 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance8 · 3%
  • Suspension7 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

Power transfer unit failed similar to recall on other 2020 jeep cherokees, though our jeep was not covered under the existing recall.

Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

On september 23, 2026, my wife was driving our 2020 jeep cherokee trailhawk on i-65 south at mile marker 105.1 when the vehicle lost drive power and could no longer be driven. she became stranded on the side of the highway, and i had to pick her up. the vehicle also rolled while the gear selector was in park. we had it towed to tom o’brien jeep dealership in greenwood. our vehicle is included in open safety recall

Power Train

The contact owns a 2020 jeep cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v290000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed.

Engine

While driving my 2020 jeep cherokee latitude plus (2.0l turbo engine), the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began misfiring with a severe loss of power and abnormal engine noise. a compression test confirmed lost compression in one or more cylinders. the dealer inspected the engine and diagnosed internal piston damage, consistent with piston ring land failure. research shows this is a known failure patt

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.