Model year record

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 521 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V411000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
80,629
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-08
Owners notified
2023-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V406000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
138,645
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-09
Owners notified
2024-01-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system10412,000 mi
Unknown or other91500 mi
Engine734,384 mi
Power train594,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system26500 mi
Air bags2338,000 mi
Vehicle speed control191,800 mi
Steering1613,100 mi
Service brakes157,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling977,000 mi
Structure: body92,643 mi
Visibility/wiper9
Suspension816,319 mi
Seat belts7
Back over prevention: warnings512,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings514,800 mi
Exterior lighting4
Fuel system, diesel4100,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system31 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking31 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Structure: interior panels: dashboard350,000 mi
Wheels3
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2237,277 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Fuel system, gasoline238,000 mi
Seats2
Back over prevention126,021 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery115,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)114,787 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment1
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit140,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance135,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump120,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Lane departure: warning1
Tires: sidewall11,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control11,100 mi

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

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

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.