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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Grand Cherokee.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV built on the Jeep platform, powered by an engine that delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 19 city/26 highway/21 combined miles per gallon and paired with an automatic 8‑speed transmission; it carries three recalls for that model year. In the broader context of Jeep’s long record of owner complaints from 1993 to 2026, the 2020 model sits well below the peak year of 2014—when 2,369 complaints were logged—yet still reflects the relatively high total of 224 complaints and a top‑area rating of “Unknown Or Other.” This placement underscores that while the Grand Cherokee remains a popular choice, its reliability history suggests a moderate risk profile compared to newer iterations that have seen markedly fewer complaints.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside. · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 AGM VRLA battery is required. Battery is vented to the outside. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/70R17 108TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter53010798AD alt 04861756AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP196724AC
BatteryBBAUX101AB alt BBH6A001AA
Front wiper blades68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Serpentine belt68207171AD alt 05281374AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68212516AA
Cabin air filter68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4676 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Grand Cherokee of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.3–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2018 Trackhawk
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021L Overland V8 5.7L V86.10 sec14.60 sec357 hp4x4
2021L Summit Reserve V8 5.7L V86.20 sec14.70 sec357 hp4x4
2021L Overland V8 5.7L V87.04 sec15.46 sec357 hp4x4
2021L Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.50 sec290 hp4x4
2021L Summit Reserve 3.6L V68.00 sec16.00 sec293 hp4x4
2021L Summit Reserve 3.6L V68.00 sec16.10 sec293 hp4x4
2021L Overland 3.6L V69.40 sec17.10 sec290 hp4x4
2018Trackhawk 6.2L Supercharger V83.30 sec11.70 sec707 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust plate bolts: 115.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust plate bolts: 115.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsThrust plate bolts: 106.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts133.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts136.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new fasteners. 69.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Group Number401
Optional BCI Cranking Performance180 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.339; Rear: 1.024
Maximum Rotor RunoutMeasure on vehicle. .0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°30 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150°148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° do not use a torque wrench for this step., Step 5: In reverse order loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° do not use a torque wrench for this step.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2M8 Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3M12 Bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
4M8 Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
590°
625.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 3037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
3Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.110 degrees
4Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
5Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
6Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: Cross Bolts: 21.010 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: Cross bolts: 23.010 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 model year registers just 224 complaints and 3 recalls—representing the lowest volume of both metrics since 2009 and a significant reduction from the 356 complaints and 7 recalls recorded in 2019. Positioned within the generation’s lifecycle, 2020 falls during a sustained decline from the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints and 19 recalls, though it immediately precedes the 2021 spike to 397 complaints, 12 recalls, and 1,308 technical service bulletins that suggests renewed component complexity. While the 529 TSBs indicate substantial service guidance volume, the single federal investigation and minimal fire complaints (5) reflect contained safety exposure, with the leading "Unknown or Other" category (31 complaints) outpacing electrical and engine issues (21 each) without indicating a systemic root cause per the data. This configuration places 2020 at a stability trough between the mid-generation refinement period and the subsequent escalation in regulatory activity. Consequently, the 2020 Grand Cherokee emerges as a favorable vintage for purchase, offering mature platform calibration with minimal active safety campaigns relative to its bracketing years.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
528
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
224
Owner complaints
24 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 224 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other31
Electrical System21
Engine21
Power Train16
Air Bags8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other8
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Fuel/Propulsion System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 10/09/2020

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… 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…

22V406000Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 09/06/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into… Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 528 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
1128572026-06-15Unknown Or OtherHEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Grand Cherokee get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.