Model year
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 241 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (72), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (64), ENGINE (50). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 13–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,447 complaints
- 2001 883 complaints
- 2002 1,476 complaints
- 2003 762 complaints
- 2004 1,295 complaints
- 2005 2,051 complaints
- 2006 1,280 complaints
- 2007 1,109 complaints
- 2008 734 complaints
- 2009 138 complaints
- 2010 118 complaints
- 2011 1,641 complaints
- 2012 1,644 complaints
- 2013 805 complaints
- 2014 2,383 complaints
- 2015 1,367 complaints
- 2016 311 complaints
- 2017 364 complaints
- 2018 855 complaints
- 2019 370 complaints
- 2020 241 complaints
- 2021 409 complaints
- 2022 265 complaints
- 2023 402 complaints
- 2024 249 complaints
- 2025 80 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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…
22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
Complaints
241 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 5, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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