Worst 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 62 | 3 | — | 21,515 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 47 | — | 3 | 12,986 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | 2 | 2 | 11,489 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 11 | — | 31,132 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2,847 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 6 | — | 11,021 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 13,100 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 7 | — | 18,414 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 16,319 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 2,643 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~538,884 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
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."
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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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