Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 35 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
35
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Rocker arms and lifters failed |
| Jan 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle, November 2023 and by August 2024 the vehicle went into Griffin Hubs to get... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint. |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle is losing power every randomly literally cutting off and on. Flashing lights won’t start ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | At approximately 54,000 miles the transmission is not shifting. I parked in a parking spot, go into ... |
| May 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | Issue #1: The vehicle exhibits substantial cabin vibration, particularly affecting the steering whee... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6 ENG vehicle is cutting off while driving, I was advise it the... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission needs fully replaced, certified technician said the see this all the time in these Jeep... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission system failed causing slipping when going into 3rd gear. Dealership inspected it and is... |
| Mar 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN. Electronic Stability Control service light activated intermittently for a couple days alon... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car running fine no indication there was a problem, no lights on dashboard or sound. Jeep stalled on... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | At 100,000 miles , traction control light and 4wd service light came on. Dealer said rear diff motor... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving down the interstate at 75mph, the vehicle all of a sudden lost the ability to accelerate and... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My check engine light came on so I took my car into the mechnanic. They noted the following: "Remo... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While traveling Vehicle intermittent hard shifts, or no shifts, goes into neutral unexcitingly, some... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car will be driving and it all of a sudden stops and has all the lights on the dashboard coming ... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission, available upon request for inspection. Clunk’s into reverse, or doesn’t engage at all.... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Took to dodge dealer and they told me they have been have problems with traction control, 4x4 proble... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure, vehicle will not start and will not shift into reverse, leaving driver strande... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While at a complete stop, depressed the accelerator pedal and reached approximately 30 miles per hou... |