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Buying a used 2020 Jeep Cherokee? Check these 3 recalls first
A much shorter recall list than 2019 — the steering gear that may break, the power transfer unit rollaway defect, and a minor recall for a backup camera image that stays on screen — but the complaint pattern has a similar shape. NHTSA received 292 unverified owner complaints, including nine crashes, five fires and nine injuries. More than half concern the power train, with engine, electrical and unspecified issues well behind it.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN that the steering gear and power transfer unit recalls were completed.
- Ask directly about power train work: transfer case, driveshaft or transmission replacement, and any rollaway incident.
- On the test drive, watch for steering noise or play, and check the camera image clears when you shift out of reverse.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Jeep Cherokee
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee steering gear may break, steering loss | Steering | critical |
| Jeep Cherokee power transfer unit can fail, causing rollaway | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
292 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 167 | Yes |
| Engine | 39 | None found |
| Electrical System | 34 | None found |
| Brakes | 24 | None found |
| Steering | 22 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 9 | None found |