Model year record

2020 Jeep Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 631 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V290000

Power train

Component
Power train
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
61,711
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-07

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Safety risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
319,610
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-10
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V637000

Steering: rack and pinion: rack

Component
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
5,294
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-29
Owners notified
2019-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train30065,000 mi
Engine5926,900 mi
Unknown or other572,000 mi
Electrical system453,300 mi
Steering3322,000 mi
Service brakes293,300 mi
Air bags115,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11740 mi
Vehicle speed control1111,700 mi
Suspension95,098 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking780,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling684,000 mi
Parking brake682,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Lane departure: blind spot detection3
Wheels3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs346,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)287,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter270,000 mi
Seats2
Steering: electric power assist system2
Structure: body24,800 mi
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill250,000 mi
Tires26,000 mi
Traction control system2
Visibility/wiper217,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly271,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: body control module/BCM173,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch13,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)146,201 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic180,000 mi
Visibility: windshield13,200 mi

The 2019 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.