2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 238 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 23rd highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2020 reports, 24 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 10, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
13 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Sep 20, 2026
ABS module completely malfunctioned from a shortage. Threw up 7 different codes, even threw up my check engine light for a bit. Can’t even use cruise control because my “memory system” and “park sense” are unavailable. Sometimes it makes the wheel super stiff and the acceleration and break pedals super sticky. I see many recalls for 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s, and believe mine should be included. I should’ve have to pay $3,000 out of pocket for something a ton of people are reporting as an issue. I found one reported a few months back with the same issue.
Service brakes, May 11, 2026
ABS MODULE / HCU SHORTED INTERNALLY. BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THESE ARE ON RECALL FOR MANY 2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL FOR THIS RECALL. MY JEEP SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR $2954.79 OUT OF POCKET
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 11, 2025
I was driving on the freeway and the car stuttered and then stopped, had to get towed home found out the aux battery was bad, replaced that and brake hub and sensor on driver tire but abs. And anti swerve light. Also no cruise control. Screen says Fcw unavailable service required, also 4wf service.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 14, 2025, crash
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle had been driven for three hours and parked. Moments later, the vehicle was restarted and while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. While pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop and continued to accelerate forward, and the speed increased. While attempting to avoid driving into a river, the contact made a left turn and crashed into a tree. After crashing into the tree, the vehicle continued to accelerate forward and began to increase speed. The contact shifted the transmission shifter to the park position, and the vehicle was stopped. During the incident, no injuries were reported, a police report was taken the next morning, and the vehicle was towed to a nearby towing facility. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a computer malfunction. No further information was available. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Service brakes, Nov 22, 2024
MARCH 2022 MILES 7713 08191002 MODULE ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL 1 68442477ACMODULE ABS REPLACED VEHICLE WAS TOWED WOULD NOT START JUNE 2023 MILES 11325 089191002 MODULE ABS CONTROL 1 68442477AC MODULE ABS SYSTEM VEHICLE WAS TOWED WOULD NOT START NOV 2024 MILES 26543 08191002 MODULE ABS CONTROL 1 68442477AC MODULE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE WOULD NOT START VEHICE WAS TOWED THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 4 YEARS THIS ABS MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TOWED TO TOWN AUTO 5130 CAMP RD HAMBURG NY 14075 716 646 5200 I WAS UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE RECEIPTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ABS MODULE X3 I CAN MAIL THEM TO YOU IF NEEDED.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Sep 20, 2023, crash
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving forward into a parking space the brake pedal was hard when pressed and the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed to the side of a building. After the incident, it was discovered that the front brakes had seized and the vehicle was undrivable. The contact indicated that during the crash the collision avoidance feature did not active. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. A police report was taken at the scene. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the crash and an engineer was sent to examine the vehicle. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 35,800.
Service brakes, Jan 14, 2023, crash
The brakes failed. When I pushed on the brakes the car unexpectedly accelerated into a vehicle in front of me, then swerved out of control and crashed into a pillar, then stopped. The break remained smashed to the floor, and I had a hard time lifting the break to see if it would drive. UPDATE 06/13/2023- Consumer sent in copy of complaint addressed to BBB. Consumer states "Re: FCA Third Complaint (#86264538). As a result of the ongoing vehicle malfunctioning and the fact that Chrysler is refusing to provide a release so that the vehicle owner can service his vehicle serviced by a Certified Chrysler mechanic. I had to file a third complaint with the FCA. I understand that the FCA decided not to respond to your inquiry and that Chrysler is not taking responsibility for the vehicle, but today. Mr. Owens was advised that until the FCA Legal Department provided a release neither the Certified Chrysler Mechanic at Hudson Valley Auto nor anyone else could service the vehicle because of the product concern." "Due to the product concern Milford Auto Group-Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram where Mr. Owens purchased the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, advised Mr. Owens that he could not sell his vehicle back to the dealer or trade it. Not only does the vehicle appear to be a lemon under New York Lemon Law, since it has been to the repair shop three times, but State Farm underestimated the amount of damage to the frame and transmission to avoid totaling the vehicle. Neither Chrysler nor State Farm have investigated the reason for the accidents. The faulty and non-existent investigation is an act of bad faith of State Farm and illegal. State Farm and Chrysler are suppressing the evidence contained in the CDR Crash Report from Field Coordinator James Brozovich (AA-AS/TSS- A). Bosch Automotive Services Solutions LLC. Because Mr. Owens only has one vehicle we remain in danger of additional potential serious injuries and even death. Not to mention the danger that the vehicle poses to the public. The vehicle owner requires a release to establish that the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is certified safe." On June 5th, 2023, in a federal lawsuit that I filed, Stellantis contributed your repairs either in whole or in part for spoilage. Subsequently spoilage may reduce or eliminate my damages altogether. Therefore, you are liable to me now. Since I am suing the FCA, for failing to investigate, you now have incurred vicarious liability. Despite reading the Black Box CRD Crash Data, evidence of a vehicle malfunction, Chrysler is denying all liability, because of “spoilage”.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Dec 17, 2021, crash
I bought my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk used from Carmax and after barely having it 7 months it is now totaled by Insurance company. The reason: driving home from work on state highway at approx. 45mph on November 24, 2021 after dark. Came over rise in road to see about 10 vehicles completely stopped in front of me about 100 yards away. I applied the brakes and nothing happened. Took foot off brake pedal & tried again... nothing. I had to swerve off road to keep from running into back of vehicle(s) stopped in front of me. Was able to safely miss damaging/injuring any other vehicles/people. Struck a tree on the left front of Jeep. Applying brakes did not stop or slow my Jeep Grand Cherokee's speed. When tree was struck at approx. 45mph the airbags did not even deploy.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Apr 28, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN AUDIBLE SOUND WAS HEARD AS THE BRAKES MALFUNCTION MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE DECELERATE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY'S CLAREMONT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (620 AUTO CENTER DR, CLAREMONT, CA 91711, (909) 962-8100) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Apr 14, 2021, crash
WHILE I WAS PARKING NEAR THE BEACH, THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING AND THE BREAKS BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AS A RESULT, THE CAR CRUSHED INTO THE WATER AND GOT SUBMERGED. I WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THROUGH THE WINDOW BEFORE IT GOT FLOODED
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 14, 2020
PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER. CURRENTLY HAS 2100 MILES. CRUISE CONTROL "STICKS" AND FAILS TO DISENGAGE AT THE CONTROLS. WHEN THE ACCELERATE CONTROL IS DEPRESSED AND RELEASED, THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAPPING THE INCREASE IN ACCELERATION UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS DISENGAGED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. VERY DANGEROUS! THIS SCENARIO OCCURS BOTH AT LOWER AND HIGHER SPEEDS OVER 55.
Service brakes, Jul 10, 2020, crash
TRAVELING AT 50 MPH DEER JUMPED INTO CENTER OF THE ROAD I HIT THE BREAKS SWERVING RIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BREAK LOCKED AND DIDN'T RELEASE. VERY HARD PULL TO THE LEFT ON THE STEERING WHEEL AS ANOTHER DEER CAME I TRIED VEERING RIGHT THAT TIRE WAS LOCKED THREW MY BACK PASSENGER TIRE INTO THE CURB BOUNCED THE VEHICLE REAR TO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE STILL LOCKED UP MADE THE VEHICLE SPIN EVENTUALLY ROLLING TWO OR THREE TIMES .
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Dec 6, 2019, crash
I WAS SLOWLY BACKING INTO A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I REPEATEDLY HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE JEEP WOULDN'T STOP; INSTEAD IT KEPT GOING FASTER. IT SMASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND THE BRICK WALL OF THE GARAGE, DEMOLISHING THEM. THE JEEP WAS BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 500 MILES DRIVEN, AND IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A COMPLETE SAFETY PACKAGE THAT SHOULD HAVE AUTOMATICALLY STOPPED IT BEFORE AN IMPENDING IMPACT BUT IT DID NOT DO SO. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE AND IT FELT LIKE A NIGHTMARE.