Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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 notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
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Owner complaints (239)
239 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 239 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 73 | 30.5% |
| Unknown or other | 63 | 26.4% |
| Engine | 50 | 20.9% |
| Power train | 39 | 16.3% |
| Air bags | 17 | 7.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 7.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 6.3% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5.4% |
| Steering | 13 | 5.4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 3.8% |
How 2020 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 311 | 8 |
| 2017 | 364 | 5 |
| 2018 | 854 | 10 |
| 2019 | 368 | 7 |
| 2020 | 239 | 3 |
| 2021 | 406 | 12 |
| 2022 | 261 | 13 |
| 2023 | 388 | 21 |
| 2024 | 242 | 16 |
| 2025 | 76 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 414 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 414 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 427 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | $4,450 | 533 |
| 6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $5,500 | 592 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 11 / 17 / 13 | $6,300 | 664 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V411000 (engine), 22V406000 (fuel pump), 20V191000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 239 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (73), Unknown or other (63), Engine (50) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2020 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (239) and the 2018 the most (854). The 2020 drew 239. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.