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2020 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
14%of 334 total for the year
Median mileage
14,900miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, 14% of the 334 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,900 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine light came on the 29th day of ownership, with odb code p0139. The one o2 sensor was replaced, driving back home after the repair the engine light came back on. Took it back the next day same code p0139, this time they replaced the ECM/PCM computer. After almost two weeks the engine light came back on with the same code. I purchased this car with on 7 miles on it and it's been in the dealership 3 with less than 2k on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11330743, filed 2020-06, 1,128 miles

“Vehicle stalls anytime it idles or comes to a stop. Stalls while in reverse or drive. Stalled several times in reverse backing out of driveway. Stalled while trying to go straight after coming to a stop at a stop sign. Stalled in the middle of an intersection while trying to make a left turn after being stopped, waiting oncoming traffic to clear. Stalling in an intersection could have caused serious injury or death to myself or proceeding oncoming traffic through the intersection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11328321, filed 2020-06, 950 miles

“The vehicles emergency brake engaged while driving down the highway at 70 mph on its own. This caused the vehicle to come to an immediate stop almost causing a serious wreck. We have had the vehicle in the shop for it dying and this happening when stopped or at very sloe speeds but never like this. Each time we have been told there is nothing wrong with the vehicle since no codes were thrown. Clearly this is not the case.”

NHTSA complaint #11547243, filed 2023-09

“Engine warning light came on. Bloomington Chrysler Jeep repair shop said the active grill shutter connector wasn't working. This can cause engine overheating and damage and possibly a fire. I did not have this happen, as I caught it early.”

NHTSA complaint #11680850, filed 2025-08

“Sometimes when I am driving and stop, the automatic engine does not turn back on. This has caused my car to stop and need to be restarted in the middle of the road and the amount of times this happens has been increasing.”

NHTSA complaint #11745998, filed 2026-06

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
2022815%
20212816%
20204614%
201945927%
201815523%
201726019%
201631422%
201536420%
201451619%
200173%
2000123%
199910%
199841%
199762%
199641%
199530%
199410%

Other parts of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee

Transmission and drivetrain
199 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Electrical system
35 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
10 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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