10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,082 miles

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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain problems

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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #17

Jul 182023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While at a complete stop, depressed the accelerator pedal and reached approximately 30 miles per hour. The vehicle engine RPM's rose but the vehicle would not accelerate. Placed the vehicle in park and then began driving, where the vehicle appeared as if nothing occurred. This took place around 5/2023 at approximately 26000 miles. On 7/18/2023, the same incident occurred where the vehicle momentarily lost power again and would not accelerate even when the accelerator was depressed. This occurred at approximately 30450 miles. The vehicle then appeared to have no further issues beyond that.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #16

May 212023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The check engine light started appearing on the dash and the adaptive cruise control kept appearing that it was off. The light would go off and come on again and the transmission would not shift gears and I could not go in reverse. I drove vehicle to Marino Jeep and they notified me of 3 defects in the internal transmission- which I still have my warranty as the car is at 32.800 miles ONLY on the odometer. This was a dangerous defect causing my car to stall.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

Feb 032023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When using SPORT mode, the vehicle will surge forward when coming to a complete stop. The surge could cause a MVA. Have not taken in for service or inspection. No warning lights. Just don't use the feature.

- Bartlett, NH, USA

problem #14

Apr 252023

Grand Cherokee

  • 55,803 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to pull over into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacture stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 55,803.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #13

Sep 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
1.The electrical/engine/powertrain systems failed 3 times. The vehicle is available for inspection. 2.As the problem progressed, the car would only go forward, no ability to go in reverse, or to be put in park. 3.The dealership replaced the ABS Module, then later the Engine Control Module. 4.Event 1: September 1, 2022 Warning light for the stop/start feature came on, also the ABS light and check engine light. Dealership kept the car for the day, did a diagnosis, returned the vehicle stating it was safe to drive, and that an ABS Module had been ordered. Would contact me to schedule the repair. Event 2: September 8, 2022 Dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, all warning lights came on, as well as all lights on the gearshift panel/center console, which kept blinking. Car would only go forward. Dealership installed ABS Module and returned the car to me. Event 3: September 29,2022 Warning light for the stop/start feature and check engine light came on again. I took the car to my local dealership with major concerns that the previous repair was not the only problem occurring and left it there. The Engine Control Module was eventually replaced. 5. I had no use of my Jeep Grand Cherokee from September 29 until November 8, 2022. 6. I have a major concern about the safety of this vehicle.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

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problem #12

Jan 102023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Transmission failed while driving in traffic. Car decelerated from 45MPH to 0, gas peddle would not accelerate, break was locked in place, steering wheel locked, no warning lights appeared, flashing D on gear shift (was in drive), alert appeared on screen -€œShift to P then desired gear-€, car would not shift gears and gear shift was locked in place then pressed the Push to Start button, car restarted and then shook and jerked forward before allowing me to switch gears from Drive to Park then back to Drive. I was almost rear-ended by two PickUp trucks and SUV. Trucks behind me swerved out of the way to avoid hitting me and almost drove into an 18-wheeler. This occurred 1/10/2023. Problem first occurred in October 2022 in grocery store parking lot while shifting between Drive and Reverse gear. Same thing happened as stated above.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #11

Dec 072022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While slowly turning into a parking slot in front of a building, the vehicle surged forward, jumping the curb and striking a metal handrail and the corner of the building. Substantial damage resulted to the front, hood and cooling systems.

- The Hills, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 282022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Faulty transmission at 14,500 miles. Car shifted abruptly from park to reverse in harsh and sometimes in a lunging manner. Similar abrupt shifting occurred from 2nd to 3rd gear. Problem resulted in need for a totally new transmission.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #9

Jun 182022

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. While turning left at 10 MPH, the contact's vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that an unknown yellow warning light flashed on the instrument panel during the failure. Due to the failure, another motorist hit the rear driver-side door of her vehicle. The bottom and door air bags deployed upon impact; however, the no other air bags deployed. The other driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance; his injuries were unknown. The contact sustained no injuries in the accident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard and later towed to her home where it had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Hazel Park, MI, USA

problem #8

Sep 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle starts jerking at a high rate of speed that become dangerous. Often times the vehicle will shut off on its own. Also the unconnect system goes out a lot. Another problem going wrong with the jeep is that the back window Always makes noise as if it would crack or something.

- Cleveland , OH, USA

problem #7

Jun 012021

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • 4,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to drive out of the service station, the vehicle independently accelerated to 60 mph. The contact was able to shift into neutral and drove the vehicle into a field and the vehicle returned to normal function. Additionally, the gear shifter was not operating as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic located the wiring that failed and was able to return the vehicle to normal function. The contact also wanted to state that the dealer was unable to specify what caused the vehicle to independently accelerate. The gear shifter was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

- Ranchos De Taos, NM, USA

problem #6

Sep 052020

Grand Cherokee

  • 4,384 miles
Transmission lost power while driving. Was not able to keep rate of speed. Car stopped and would not go into gear stranded in traffic.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 192020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,800 miles
The contact leased a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and stalled. The "auto park on, place vehicle in park' message was displayed. In addition, the check engine light was illuminated. The contacted attempted to restart vehicle several times. There was an abnormal burning smell detected and smoke emerging from vehicle. The vehicle was towed to brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (483 NY-112, patchogue, NY 11772(631) 289-8500) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 3,800. The consumer stated the valve body, tcm and battery were repaired/replaced. The vehicle continued to have difficulty accelerating and decelerating.

- Centereach, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 032020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 350 miles
After only 350 miles my engine started sputtering and had to pull over. By the time we stopped the car the sputtering was violently shaking the vehicle. We had to get it towed only for the dealer ship to take several hours to replace a spark plug. - at almost all time there the air conditioner never seems to get to the desired temperature for more than 20 seconds. When at a stop, the A/C is non existence and temps drop significantly. Unless you have it set to max A/C it will never feel cold/hot. - the transmission is extremely rough at all times, it can jerk you back and forth while it switches gear.

- Dixon, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 302020

Grand Cherokee

  • 460 miles
While I was driving down the road the transmission failed and I had to have the vehicle towed and the transmission replaced. The vehicle only had 460 miles total at that time. The vehicle now has 940 total miles and I am beginning to feel hard shifting and slipping while driving, that seems to me that the new transmission they put in the vehicle is going bad already. I will be taking it back to the dealer to have them look at it. I was on a city street going straight at approximately 30mph.

- Graham, WA, USA

problem #2

Jan 042020

Grand Cherokee

  • 250 miles
When using the rear park assist, with my foot completely off the accelerator, the vehicle has spontaneously accelerated while going in reverse, requiring me to hard break to avoid collision. This has happened multiple times.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jan 062020

Grand Cherokee

  • 350 miles
With my foot completely off the accelerator, the vehicle spontaneously accelerates under certain conditions. While in standard or sport mode, in second gear going about 20mph, there is a reproducible RPM surge that causes the vehicle to lunge forward. This somewhat feels like being rear ended.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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