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Jeep Cherokee 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

334Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train200 complaints

200 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V290000.

Engine50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V637000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V191000.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V637000Reported August 29, 2019 - 5,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 5,294 vehicles across all affected models.

20V191000Reported September 10, 2020 - 319,610 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 319,610 vehicles across all affected models.

26V290000Reported May 7, 2026 - 61,711 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 61,711 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20191
202020
202113
202216
202330
202430
2025101
2026123
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.