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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
240
owner complaints to NHTSA
24 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–21
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 23V411000 Reported 80,629 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner…

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 22V406000 Reported 138,645 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner…

  3. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 20V191000 Reported 319,610 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1,…

240 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA; 24 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,442 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 65 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“At 29835 miles, my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee suffered a severe transmission slip/harsh jump. I took it to an authorized dealer on May 5,2026. The dealer charged $559, plus misc. charges of $12.00 and54”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Unknown or other

“The radio is delaminating. This is a common complaint for jeep. They need to fix this problem”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–21 mpg
City / Highway11–19 / 17–26
FuelMidgrade, Premium, Regular
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee05
1990 Jeep Grand Cherokee05
1991 Jeep Grand Cherokee06
1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee03
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee7555
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee3588
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee4719
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee6893
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee5991
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee41,028
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee41,638
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee61,447
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee4883
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee101,476
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee4762
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee81,295
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee32,051
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee41,280
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee51,108
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee4734
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee2138
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee5118
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee61,640
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee101,644
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee9804
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee182,380
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee91,364
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee8311
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee5364
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee10855
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee7370
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee3240
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee12406
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee13261
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee21389
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee16243
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee476
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee623

Checking a specific 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

How do I know if my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V191000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.