Worst 2020 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 120 | — | — | 43,961 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 33 | — | 5 | 16,315 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | — | 13,477 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 1 | — | 13,077 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 13,867 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | 1 | 845 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 16,804 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | — | 6,500 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 19,193 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Jeep Cherokee
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~324,904 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
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2020 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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