2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbags did not deploy in an accident where someone ran me into a tree front center of front of car it involves Two injury because airbags didn't come out on impact”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“It was a clear day as I arrived at work. While pulling into a parking spot, the Jeep suddenly accelerated over a curb and into a tree. I was able to turn the wheel upon seeing the tree, which helped me avoid hitting other vehicles on the opposite side of the island. I had to depress the brakes…”
filed Aug 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 5% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 8% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 209 | 9% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 33 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Jeep Grand 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.