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2020 Jeep Cherokee

Power train complaints dominate the 2020 Jeep Cherokee, with a few engine fires reported

Of 248 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, power train problems are the most common by far at 132 reports (53%), more than half of all complaints. The engine is the next biggest concern at 35 reports (14%), and notably accounts for 5 fires. The electrical system follows at 33 reports (13%), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported. Service brakes and steering round out the top issues, together involving 3 crashes and 1 injury. Buyers should test-drive carefully for stalling and shifting problems and have the engine inspected before buying.

Most reported areas

Power Train0 53%
The single largest complaint area: 132 reports (53% of all complaints), more than half the total, with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported. Test-drive carefully for stalling and shifting problems before buying.
Engine safety 14%
The second most reported area: 35 reports (14%), and the most safety-flagged, with 5 fires reported. Have the engine checked thoroughly before buying.
Electrical System0 13%
33 reports (13%), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported. Verify the warning lights and instruments work correctly on a test drive.
Service Brakes safety 9%
23 reports (9%), including 1 crash, with no fires or injuries. Test the brakes carefully before buying.
Steering safety 8%
19 reports (8%), including 2 crashes and 1 injury, the most injuries among the top issues. Check the steering for sticking or weaving on a test drive.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 248 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.