Worst 2020 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 119 | — | — | 43,961 mi | |
| ENGINE | 33 | — | 5 | 16,315 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | — | — | 13,477 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 29 | 1 | — | 2,560 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 20 | 1 | — | 13,077 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 1 | — | 13,867 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | 1 | 845 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | — | — | 16,804 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | — | 6,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 19,193 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 | — | — | 39,267 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 4,800 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 17,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 3,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | 46,201 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2020 Jeep Cherokee
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~330,198 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.
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.
Other Jeep Cherokee Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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