2020 Jeep Cherokee

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

9-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L to 3.2 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	9
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

26V290000: POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed…
Reported May 7, 2026. View on NHTSA
20V191000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the…
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall…
Reported September 10, 2020. View on NHTSA
19V637000: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Reported August 29, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder, 3.2L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Jeep Cherokee front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.