Power Train Related Problems of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Power Train problem

On the 26th of April 2026, the transfer case on my 2020 Grand Cherokee (with less 114,000 miles) failed during highway travel. This resulted in a sudden downshift and temporary deceleration followed by illumination of “service 4wd” display.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

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.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Transmission lost power while driving. Was not able to keep rate of speed. Car stopped and would not go into gear stranded in traffic.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Jeep Grand Cherokee model year vehicles:



Grand Cherokee Service Bulletins
Grand Cherokee Safety Recalls
Grand Cherokee Defect Investigations