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2020 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee

Powertrain
116
Other
22
Electrical
20
Engine
17
Steering
15
Brakes
12
Airbags
6
Suspension
5
Speed Control
3
Wheels
3
Visibility
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 21, 2026ENGINEOil filter housing 3.2 motor. Plastic housing leaking with oil smell while driving. Could cause fire...
Oct 18, 2025ENGINEThe vehicle piston failed which led to complete engine failure. This has been diagnosed by a service...
Oct 15, 2025ENGINEMy 2020 Jeep Cherokee was in for a multi-point inspection and oil change on 9/10/2025. On 10/15/2025...
Feb 10, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at...
Nov 20, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was oil underneath the front en...
Aug 28, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUpon driving at approx 20mph in traffic on the highway, there was a sudden loss of power in accelera...
Aug 21, 2024ENGINEVehicle popped an engine as the vehicle was in motion. After taking it to a mechanic, they ran diagn...
Jun 14, 2024ENGINEThe contact owned a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Nov 10, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact became a...
Dec 15, 2022ENGINEThis 2020 jeep cherokee altitude burns close to 3 quarts of oil. I have 26000 miles on it. I havent ...
May 30, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAbout a week ago, a faint smell of gasoline was noticed at the front of the vehicle after it was shu...
Nov 27, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire while parked...
Jul 14, 2021ENGINEThe contact owned a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his nephew was driving approxi...
Jan 5, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2020 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AN UNKNOW...
Aug 10, 2020ENGINELOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING, ENGINE RPM STARTED FLUCTUATING AND ALMOST STALLED. VEHICLE HAS 1400 MILES ...
Jun 8, 2020ENGINEENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE 29TH DAY OF OWNERSHIP, WITH ODB CODE P0139. THE ONE O2 SENSOR WAS REPLACE...
Feb 6, 2020ENGINEDRIVING MY VEHICLE DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A THROTTLE ISSUE...

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