2020 Jeep
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II
Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Jeep Cherokee: best and worst years
Photo of a related trim of this model; you're viewing the 2020.
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 387 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,054 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 247
- Reported injuries
- 9
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN38%
- ENGINE10%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- STEERING6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 342 total.
Jeep Cherokee: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
225 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Aug 7, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY23-004-24 REV. A
"Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses."
Jul 24, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-24
"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle,
Jun 29, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY08-153-24
"Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the lamps have been turned on and brought up to operating temperature, turned off and then rapidly cooled by cold water (such as rain, or the water from a vehicle wash). Lens fogging can also occur under certain atmospheric conditions after a vehicle has been parked outside overnight (i.e. a w
Jun 25, 2024ENGINES1408000384 REV.F
"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On "
May 8, 2024SERVICE BRAKES97892
SWITCH - BRAKE
Jan 17, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2300424
Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses.
Jan 13, 2024EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.S248A000001
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
Jan 10, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYS1408000384
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- and 217 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.