2020 Jeep Cherokee power train problems
170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a cherokee that isn't on the current recall list or anything. But I have the service 4wd light. Its a 2020 jeep cherokee limited v6 3.2 4x4”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission slipped. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no open recalls associated with the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an abnormal swooshing sound occurred. No warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed an oil odor coming from the vehicle after the failure. Following a yearly inspection, the contact was referred to a service center for…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power transfer unit (PTU) may failCampaign 26V290000 · May 7, 2026
Power Train problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 27 | 54% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 93 | 57% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 801 | 49% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 292 | 43% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 646 | 48% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 629 | 45% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 1,002 | 56% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 1,468 | 56% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 65 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.