2020 Jeep Cherokee vs 2020 Kia Telluride
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Jeep Cherokee | 2020 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 298 | 758 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 388 | 145 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,413 mi | 7,263 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 171 | 70 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 183 |
| Engine | 41 | 142 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 58 |
| Structure | 3 | 54 |
| Suspension | 7 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 23 | 9 |
| Stalling | 17 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 14 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 36 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 65 |
2020 Jeep Cherokee
2020 Kia Telluride
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.