Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2020
2020 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals
Everything the manufacturer published about the 2020 Jeep Cherokee in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 4,500 lb.
- Max towing
- 4,500 lb
- Horsepower
- 180–271 hp
- Combined MPG
- 21–26
- Recalls
- 3
What changed for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee
The 2020 Cherokee versus 2019: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.
- Dropped trim: Overland.
- New option packages: Advanced Safety Group and Altitude Package.
- Packages no longer offered: Popular Appearance Group and SafetyTec.
- Blind-spot Monitoring is now standard on Latitude Plus.
- Rear Cross Path detection is now standard on Latitude Plus.
- Newly available: Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation (Latitude and Latitude Plus) and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning (Latitude and Latitude Plus).
- No longer standard or offered on some trims: Leather wrapped, speed control (Latitude Plus and Trailhawk).
- New to the equipment chart: Engine immobilizer.
All the differences we found
Newly standard
- Blind-spot Monitoring — Latitude Plus
- Rear Cross Path detection — Latitude Plus
- 17-in. painted aluminum — Latitude
- Deep-tint glass — Latitude
- Seats, Front: Manual six-way passenger — Trailhawk
Newly available
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation — Latitude, Latitude Plus
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning — Latitude, Latitude Plus
- P225/55R18 All-season — Latitude Plus
- P225/60R18 BSW Touring — Latitude Plus
- P235/50R19 BSW All-season — Limited
- P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain — Latitude
Moved from standard to optional
- Steering Wheel: Leather wrapped, speed control — Latitude Plus, Trailhawk
No longer offered on some trims
- 17-in. Black Noise aluminum — Latitude Plus
- Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps — Latitude
- P225/55R18 All-season — Latitude
- P225/60R18 BSW Touring — Latitude
- Roof Rails: Gloss Black — Latitude
Listed for the first time on the equipment chart
- Keyless Entry: Engine immobilizer — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk
- Media center — audio input jack, USB port — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk
- Premium wrapped steering wheel — standard: Latitude Plus, Trailhawk
No longer on the equipment chart
- 17-in. steel
- Engine immobilizer
- Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM
- Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive Lock
Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.
2020 Jeep Cherokee specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.
General information4 specs
- Body style
- Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
- Assembly plant
- Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
- EPA vehicle class
- Multipurpose vehicle
- Introduction date
- First quarter of 2018 as a 2019 model
Body and chassis2 specs
- Layout
- Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
- Construction
- Steel uniframe
Engines62 specs
| 2.0-liter Turbo I-4 engine with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Optional — Latitude Plus, Limited and Trailhawk |
| Type and description | Inline Turbo DOHC |
| Displacement | 121.7 cu. in. (1995 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.31 x 3.54 (84.0 x 90) |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, DOHC, variable-valve timing for intake and exhaust |
| Fuel injection | Direct injection |
| Construction | Aluminum block and aluminum heads |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 270 hp (200 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (134hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3,000-4,500 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 5800 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil capacity | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 3.4 quarts (3.25 liters) |
| Emission controls | Cooled, high-pressure EGR. Close coupled three-way catalytic converters. |
| Engine stop-start technology(a) | |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 23/31/26 — 4x2 |
| 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I | |
| 20/27/23 — Jeep Active Drive II | |
| 20/26/22 — Jeep Active Drive Lock | |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan |
| 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Standard — Limited 4x4 and Trailhawk |
| Optional — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited | |
| Type and description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Die-cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 6,500 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil capacity | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 9.7 quarts (9.2 liters) |
| Emission controls | Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(b) |
| Engine stop-start technology | |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 20/29/23 — 4x2 |
| 19/27/22 — Jeep Active Drive I | |
| 18/26/21 — Jeep Active Drive II | |
| 18/24/21 — Jeep Active Drive Lock | |
| Engine assembly plant | Trenton Engine, Trenton, Michigan |
| 2.4-liter PZEV MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 with engine stop-start (ESS) | |
| Availability | Standard — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited FWD |
| Type and description | Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cc) |
| Bore x stroke | 88 x 97 |
| Valve system | Chain-driven, SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 180 hp (kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) |
| Coolant capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emission controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c) |
| Bin 70 / SULEV 30 with zero evaporative emissions | |
| EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined) | 22/31/25 — 4x2 |
| 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I | |
| Engine assembly plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan |
(a) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (b) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets the Bin 70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.
Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic13 specs
| Availability | Standard — all models |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Ratio spread | 9.81 |
| Gear ratio | |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 2.84 |
| 3rd | 1.91 |
| 4th | 1.38 |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.81 |
| 7th | 0.70 |
| 8th | 0.58 |
| 9th | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.83 |
Axle ratios7 specs
- Axle ratios
- 3.2-liter 4x2 — 3.251
- 3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251
- 3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517
- 3.2-liter 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk — 3.517
- 2.4-liter 4x2 — 3.734
- 2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734
- 2.0-liter Turbo — 3.734
4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock14 specs
- Availability
- Jeep Active Drive I optional on Latitude, Latitude Plus and Limited models.
- Jeep Active Drive II optional on Latitude Plus and Limited models;
- Jeep Active Drive Lock standard on Trailhawk
- Type
- Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement
- Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock
- Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
- Operating modes
- Auto 4x2/4x4
- 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
- Center differential type
- None
- Terrain Response
- Unique tuning in all terrain modes
- Low-range ratio
- 2.92:1
- Locking rear differential
- Mechanical locking differential on Active Drive Lock: Standard on Trailhawk
- Hill-descent Control (HDC)
- Electronic Hill-descent Control on Active Drive II and Lock
- Selec-Speed Control
- Selec-Speed Control on Active Drive Lock
Electrical system2 specs
- Alternator
- 160-amp, 180-amp optional
- Battery
- 700-amp AGM: H7
Suspension2 specs
- Front
- McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece steel sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
- Rear
- Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering7 specs
- Type
- Electric power rack and pinion
- Overall ratio
- 15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
- Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
- 4x2: 37.6 (11.5)
- 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5)
- 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6)
- 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
- Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
- 2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock
Brakes11 specs
| Front | |
| Size and type | 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper |
| 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available) | |
| Swept area (per caliper) | 100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm), 2 x 48 |
| Rear | |
| Size and type | 10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper |
| 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available) | |
| Swept area (per caliper) | 99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm) 1 x 43 |
| Power-assist type | 9 + 9 (230 + 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Standard |
| Parking brake type | Electric motor on caliper |
| All-speed traction control | Standard |
Dimensions and capacities36 specs
| Wheelbase | 106.48 (2,705) 4x2, 106.6 (2,707) 4x4 I, 107.1 (2,719.8) 4x4 Lock |
| Track, front | 62.7 (1,594) 4x4, 4x2, 4x4 II, and 63.6 (1,614.4) 4x4 Lock |
| Track, rear | 63.1 (1,601.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock |
| Overall length (NAFTA vehicles) | 183.1 (4,650) on-road |
| 182.9 (4,645) Trailhawk | |
| Overall width | 73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock |
| Overall height (with roof rack) | 66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock |
| Load-floor height | 30.9 (785.6) 4x4 |
| Sill-step height | 17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1 (460.8) rear step height, 4x4 |
| Ground clearances Trailhawk (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires) | 8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock) |
| Chassis | 9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard |
| Front axle | 10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield |
| Rear axle | 9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker |
| Approach angle (with air dam) (degrees) | 29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2 |
| Breakover angle (degrees) | 22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2 |
| Aero Cd | 0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gallons (60.0 liters) |
| Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg) | 1,000 (454) |
| Tow capacity, lbs. (kg) | |
| All models without Trailer Tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch | 2,000 (907) |
| 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) | 2,000 (907) |
| 2.0-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) | 4,000 (1,800) |
| 3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) | 4,500 (2,041) |
| Curb weight, lbs. (kg) | |
| 2.4-liter 4x2 | 3,590 (1,629) |
| 3.2-liter 4x2 | 3,710 (1,683) |
| 2.0-liter 4x2 | 3,730 (1,692) |
| 2.4-liter 4x4 | 3,875 (1,758) |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 | 3,960 (1,798) |
| 2.0-liter 4x4 | 4,000 (1,815) |
| 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock | 4,250 (1,928) |
| 2.0-liter 4x4 Lock | 4,260 (1,933) |
| Weight distribution, 4x4, percent F/R | 57/43 |
| Weight distribution, 4x2, percent F/R | 58/42 |
| GVWR | 5,050 lbs. — 2.4-liter FWD |
| 5,500 lbs. — 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4 | |
All dimensions on this sheet are measured with two passengers.
Accommodations30 specs
| Seating capacity — front/rear | 2/3 |
| Front row | |
| Headroom without sunroof | 39.4 (999.9) |
| Headroom with sunroof | 37.9 (964.5) |
| Legroom | 41.1 (1,045) |
| Shoulder room | 57.6 (1,462.3) |
| Hip room | 53.8 (1,366.6) |
| Seat travel | 8.3 (210) driver / 7.5 (190) front passenger |
| Recliner range (degrees) | 8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered) |
| SAE volume (standard roof) | 53.98 cu. ft. |
| Second row | |
| Headroom | 38.5 (978.2) |
| Legroom | 40.3 (1,023.2) |
| Knee clearance | 3.5 (90.1) |
| Shoulder room | 55.1 (1,399.8) |
| Hip room | 49.9 (1,268.1) |
| Recliner range (degrees) | 19.25 to 25.25 |
| SAE cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 49.47 |
| Cargo access | |
| Liftover height | 30.9 (785.6) 4x4 |
| Maximum cargo width at liftgate opening | 41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer |
| Minimum cargo width at liftgate opening | 36.1 (917.2) at top of opening |
| Maximum cargo height at liftgate opening | 32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock |
| Minimum cargo height at liftgate opening | 30.7 (780.0) 4x2 |
| Distance between wheelhouse interior trim | 39.4 (1,000.5) |
| SAE cargo volume | |
| Rear seats up, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 25.8 (0.7) |
| 27.6 (0.8) with cargo floor in lower position | |
| Rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.7 (1.5) |
| EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 128 (3.625) |
| Behind rear seat — sliding | 24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position |
| 26.9 cu. ft. (0.76 cu. m) rear seat at mid travel | |
| 29.1 cu. ft. (0.82 cu. m) rear seat at full forward | |
| Behind front-row seats with rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.7 (1.5) |
Wheels5 options
| Availability | Size | Type and material |
|---|---|---|
| Standard — Latitude | 17 x 7 | Tech Silver cast aluminum |
| Standard — Latitude Plus | 17 x 7 | Satin Carbon cast aluminum |
| Standard — Limited | 18 x 7 | Polished aluminum with Technical Grey pockets |
| Standard — Trailhawk | 17 x 7.5 | Polished Aluminum with Titanium II pockets |
| Optional — Trailhawk | 17 x 7.5 | Jet Black semi-gloss painted aluminum |
Tires5 options
| Availability | Revs per mile (km) | Size and type | Mfr. and model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard — Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2 | 757 (470) | 225/60R17 BSW, All-season | Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Standard — Limited 4x2 | 745 (462) | 225/55R18 BSW, All-season | Continental ProContact TX |
| Standard — Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4 | 734 (456) | 225/65R17 BSW, All-season | Firestone Destination LE2 |
| Available — Limited 4x4 | 724 (449) | 225/60R18 BSW, All-season | Continental ProContact TX |
| Standard — Trailhawk | 713 (443) | P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain | Firestone Destination A/T |
Source: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2020 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | Latitude4x2 | Latitude4x4 | Latitude Plus4x2 | Latitude Plus4x4 | Limited4x2 | Limited4x4 | Trailhawk4x4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines and Transmissions | |||||||
| 2.4‑liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 I‑4 with nine-speed automatic | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A |
| 3.2‑liter Pentastar V‑6 with variable-valve timing and nine-speed automatic | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std |
| 2.0‑liter GMET4 I‑4 Turbo with nine-speed automatic | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Mechanical and Capability | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Exhaust SystemSingle rear with bright tip | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2‑liter and 2.0‑liter engines) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std |
| Fuel door — push / push fuel door | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Selec‑Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SuspensionsNormal duty | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Off road (packaged with Jeep Active Drive II) | N/A | Pkg | N/A | Pkg | N/A | Pkg | Std |
| Four-Wheel DriveJeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM | N/A | Std | N/A | Std | N/A | Std | N/A |
| Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed PTU 4WD (includes off-road suspension) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | N/A | Opt | Pkg |
| Jeep Active Drive Lock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Accent/body color | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| FasciasBody color (included with High Altitude model) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Rear fascia skid plate applique | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| GrilleChrome surround | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Accent color surround | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Gloss Black grille surround (packaged with Altitude) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Granite Crystal grille surround (included with High Altitude) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Charcoal painted grille texture | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Headlamp bezels — Black | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LiftgatePower (included with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Hands-free power liftgate (included in Luxury Group on Limited) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Headlamps-off time delay | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LED daytime running headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LED low/high beam headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Automatic headlamps | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Lighting, ExteriorAuto high-beam headlamp control system (included with Technology Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Fog lamps | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| MirrorBody color | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Accent color | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Power, manual foldaway | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power, heated | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power, manual foldaway with memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Roof RailsBright | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A |
| Gloss Black (packaged with Altitude Package & Upland Package) | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Granite Crystal (included with High Altitude Package) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Accent Color | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Sunroof — CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof (full: power front and fixed rear) | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| TiresP225/60R17 BSW All-season (2WD models) | Std | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| P225/65R17 BSW All-season (4WD models) | N/A | Std | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| P225/55R18 All-season (2WD models) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | N/A | Std | N/A | N/A |
| P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | N/A | Std | N/A |
| P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain | N/A | Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| P235/50R19 BSW All-season | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| Wheels17-in. painted aluminum | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | N/A |
| 18-in. painted/polished aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A |
| 19-in. polished aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 17-in. Black painted aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt |
| 17-in. painted/polished aluminum | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std |
| 18-in. Gloss Black five-spoke (packaged with Altitude Package) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19-in. Granite Crystal aluminum (packaged with High Altitude) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | N/A |
| 17-in. Black Noise aluminum (packaged with Upland Package) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Front, variable/intermittent | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Wiper SystemWindshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Front (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Rear, with washer | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Interior | |||||||
| 3.5-in. high-resolution thin-film transistor cluster display | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7-in. multiview display | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std |
| Air conditioning | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Air ConditioningDual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Std |
| Air filtration system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tonneau cover (included in Luxury Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Full-length, front floor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Deep-tint glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Pkg |
| MirrorsInterior — rearview, day/night | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| SeatsCloth with insert and cloth bolsters | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A |
| Premium heated and vented leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather, Axis II perforation and Nappa bolstering (included with Luxury Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Seats, FrontManual six-way driver | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Manual six-way passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Heated (included with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering WheelLeather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Premium wrapped steering wheel | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | Std |
| Leather wrapped with wood accents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Uconnect / Multimedia | |||||||
| Media center — audio input jack, USB port | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SiriusXM Radio | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SiriusXM Traffic — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Six | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| SpeakersAlpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt |
| Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display | Std | Std | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display (packaged with High Altitude) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| USB — remote | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port) | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only) | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| USB port in media center | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Safety and Security | |||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus (included with Technology Group) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (8 total) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist and four-channel antilock brake system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Hill-start Assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Keyless entry with panic button | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Keyless EntryPassive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start | N/A | N/A | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Engine immobilizer | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning (included with Technology Group & Advanced Safety Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines (packaged with SafetyTec Group on Latitude) | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Trailer-sway control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group) | N/A | N/A | Pkg | Pkg | Std | Std | Pkg |
| Packages and Equipment Groups | |||||||
Advanced Safety Grouprain-sensing wipers, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Cold Weather Groupwindshield wiper deicer, remote start, engine block heater, all-season floor mats, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with audio controls and heated front seats | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | N/A | N/A | Opt |
Comfort/Convenience Groupsecurity alarm, remote start, power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control, universal garage door opener and 115-volt power outlet | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A | N/A | Opt |
Heavy Duty Protection Groupskid plates for fuel tank, front suspension, transmission and underbody and full-size spare tire (requires off-road suspension; 4x4 models only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Luxury Groupventilated front seats, premium leather-trimmed seating, foot-activated power liftgate, tonneau cover and rear seat with fore/aft adjust | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
SafetyTec GroupBlind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and ParkSense rear park assist; power multifunction foldaway mirrors | Opt | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Premium Sound GroupAlpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt |
Technology GroupAdvanced Brake Assist, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation, exterior mirror with courtesy lights and supplemental turn signals, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto high-beam headlamp control, Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus and Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist and ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Trailer Tow Groupheavy-duty engine cooling (3.2-liter and 2.0-liter only), transmission auxiliary oil cooler, Class III hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Upland PackageLED fog lamps, leather-wrapped shifter, cloth bucket seats with accent insert, Gloss Black side roof rails, Black exterior accents, Matte Black tow hooks, deep-tint sunscreen glass, Viper Blue interior accents, Silver anodized interior accents, off-road wheel flares, Upland badge, off-road sill cladding, Black daylight openings (DLO), leather-wrapped steering wheel, full-size spare tire and 17-in. Black Noise wheels | N/A | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
High Altitude PackageGranite Crystal roof rails, Gray exterior accents, Tungsten interior accent stitching, anodized gun metal interior accents, Granite Crystal exterior badging, body-color wheel flares, body-color fascias, Gloss Black rear fascia applique, Granite Crystal rear fascia lower valence, Black DLOs, body-color exterior sill moldings, body-color door cladding, Granite Crystal grille surrounds, Uconnect 4C NAV and 19-in. Granite Crystal wheels | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A |
Altitude PackageGloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black exterior accents, Black accent interior accent stitching, Piano Black interior accents, Gloss Black exterior badging, Gloss Black grille, Black DLOs, 18-in. Gloss Black wheels | N/A | N/A | Opt | Opt | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- On the Trailhawk 4x4, the P codes for the hands-free liftgate, power mirrors with memory, tonneau cover, memory system, premium leather seating and power front seats apply to the Trailhawk L Plus Package only.
- The guide shows a dash where a feature is not available; it is recorded here as NA.
- Engine, four-wheel-drive and some other sub-group headings were not printed in the guide and were added for readability.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Latitude Plus (4x2)over Latitude (4x2)+12 standard
- Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps
- Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
- Wheels: 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
- Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
- Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
- Premium wrapped steering wheel
- SiriusXM Radio
- USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)
- USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only)
- Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
- Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
- Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)
Limited (4x2)over Latitude Plus (4x2)+19 standard
- Power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory
- Tires: P225/55R18 All-season (2WD models)
- Wheels: 18-in. painted/polished aluminum
- Windshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group)
- 7-in. multiview display
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors
- Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
- Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
- Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
- Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster
- Leather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
- Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
- Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
- Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display
- Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
Latitude Plus (4x4)over Latitude (4x4)+12 standard
- Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps
- Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
- Wheels: 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum
- Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
- Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
- Premium wrapped steering wheel
- SiriusXM Radio
- USB charge port in console (not available with remote USB port)
- USB — dual USB port, rear of console (for charge only)
- Blind-spot Monitoring (included with SafetyTec Group)
- Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
- Rear Cross Path detection (included with SafetyTec Group)
Limited (4x4)over Latitude Plus (4x4)+19 standard
- Power (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory
- Tires: P225/60R18 BSW Touring (4WD models)
- Wheels: 18-in. painted/polished aluminum
- Windshield wiper deicer (included with Cold Weather Group)
- 7-in. multiview display
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter; included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors
- Rearview, auto-dimming (included with Comfort/Convenience Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
- Leather-trimmed seating with Nappa leather seat inserts and bolsters
- Heated (included with Cold Weather Group)
- Power front driver and passenger seats and power four-way lumbar adjuster
- Leather wrapped, speed control (if equipped; included with Cold Weather Group)
- Heated (included with Cold Weather Group or Trailhawk L Plus Package)
- Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier
- Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display
- Remote start system (included with Cold Weather Group and Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Security alarm (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
- Universal garage door opener (included with Comfort/Convenience Group)
Trailhawk (4x4)over Limited (4x4)+13 standard
- Dual rear with bright tips (packaged with 3.2-liter and 2.0-liter engines)
- Off road (packaged with Jeep Active Drive II)
- Fascias: Rear fascia skid plate applique
- Grille: Accent color surround
- Mirror: Accent color
- Roof Rails: Accent Color
- Tires: P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
- Wheels: 17-in. painted/polished aluminum
- Mirrors: Interior — rearview, day/night
- Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
- Seats, Front: Manual six-way passenger
- Power eight-way driver and power four-way driver lumbar adjuster
- Premium wrapped steering wheel
Standard on every trim (30)
- Fuel door — push / push fuel door
- Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)
- Fascias: Accent/body color
- Headlamp bezels — Black
- Lighting, Exterior: Headlamps-off time delay
- Lighting, Exterior: LED daytime running headlamps
- Lighting, Exterior: LED low/high beam headlamps
- Lighting, Exterior: Automatic headlamps
- Wiper System: Front, variable/intermittent
- Rain-Sensing, Automatic: Rear, with washer
- Air filtration system
- Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops
- Consoles: Full-length, front floor
- Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin
- Cup holders
- Deep-tint glass
- Seats, rear — 60/40 folding (six inches of fore/aft adjustment on Limited)
- Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescoping steering column
- Media center — audio input jack, USB port
- Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and in instrument panel
- Speakers: Six
- USB — remote
- USB port in media center
- Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger, supplemental front-seat side, supplemental side-curtain front/rear, supplemental rear side, and driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster (8 total)
- Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist and four-channel antilock brake system
- Hill-start Assist
- Keyless entry with panic button
- Keyless Entry: Engine immobilizer
- ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines (packaged with SafetyTec Group on Latitude)
- Trailer-sway control
Source: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2020 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.2L 6-cylinder (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.
City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).
| Version | Engine | Transmission · drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 23MPG | 31MPG | 26MPG | $2,400 | 345 |
| Cherokee FWD | 2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 22MPG | 31MPG | 25MPG | $2,500 | 352 |
| Cherokee FWD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · FWD | 20MPG | 29MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 387 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 21MPG | 29MPG | 24MPG | $2,600 | 369 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 20MPG | 27MPG | 23MPG | $2,700 | 387 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 20MPG | 26MPG | 22MPG | $2,850 | 400 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 21MPG | 29MPG | 24MPG | $2,600 | 370 |
| Cherokee 4WD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 19MPG | 27MPG | 22MPG | $2,850 | 400 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 18MPG | 26MPG | 21MPG | $2,950 | 416 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start | 9-speed automatic · AWD | 18MPG | 24MPG | 21MPG | $2,950 | 432 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.
2020 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires
Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.
| Fits | Tire | Wheel | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2Standard | 225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2 | 17 × 7 in, cast aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Limited 4x2Standard | 225/55R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in, aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4Standard | 225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2 | 17 × 7 in, cast aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| Limited 4x4Available | 225/60R18Continental ProContact TX | 18 × 7 in, aluminum | black sidewall, all-season |
| TrailhawkStandard | P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T | 17 × 7.5 in, aluminum | outline white letters, all-terrain |
- Cold tire pressure
- Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
- Spare
- Compact or non-matching full-size spare, or a tire service kit, depending on equipment; the spare is stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat, and the compact or non-matching full-size spare has no pressure sensor.
- Lug nut torque
- 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
- Pressure monitor
- A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.
Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2020 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.
2020 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.
Additional Inspections
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
- Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
- Clean and lube sun roof tracks
- Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter | ||||||||||||||
| Clean and lube sun roof tracks | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs – 2.0L EngineThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs – 2.4L & 3.2L EngineThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary | ||||||||||||||
At every oil change
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
2020 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| All engines | ||
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 15.8 gal60 L | |
| 2.0L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | SAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified | 5 qt4.7 L |
| Cooling system | Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula | 9 qt8.6 L |
| 2.4L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | SAE 0W-20, API certified | 5.5 qt5.2 L |
| Cooling system | Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula | 7.2 qt6.8 L |
| 3.2L engine | ||
| Engine oil with filter | SAE 5W-20, API certified | 6 qt5.6 L |
| Cooling system | Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula | 10 qt9.5 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil2.0L engine | SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certifiedMS-13340 | Mopar API SN PLUS SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil |
| Engine oil2.4L engine | SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil3.2L engine | SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF or equivalent | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance) | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 2.4L and 3.2L engines | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque |
|---|---|
| Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket | 100 ft‑lb (135 N·m) |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Do not use E85, methanol blends, or gasoline above 15% ethanol.
- Recheck lug torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Manual says to refer to the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade (2.4L and 3.2L).
Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2020 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety
What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee: 3 recall campaigns, 336 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 16.9% risk | |||
| Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 17.4% risk |
Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Recalls (3)
Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.
Power trainMay 7, 2026 · Campaign 26V290000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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 June 25, 2026.
Campaign 26V290000 on NHTSA.govBack over prevention: sensing system: cameraSeptember 10, 2020 · Campaign 20V191000Over-the-air fixOver-the-air fix
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 vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 began April 27, 2020.
Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.govSteering: rack and pinion: rackAugust 29, 2019 · Campaign 19V637000
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.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Campaign 19V637000 on NHTSA.govOwner complaints by component
- Complaints
- 336
- Crashes
- 9
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 9
- Power train201
- Engine46
- Unknown or other37
- Electrical system36
- Service brakes27
- Steering22
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Fuel/propulsion system10
Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.
Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.
2020 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
Great Lakes owner notes
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee against salt, snow and steep grades
Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2020 Cherokee figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in Ohio.
Pothole season and the factory tire sizes
Smallest factory tire: 225/60R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Cherokee wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.
The oil grade on a January morning
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee fluids table lists SAE 5W-30 (2.0L), SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L), with 5 qt (2.0L), 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.
Starting in single digits
Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 700 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.
Drive systems for lake-effect snow
The 2020 lineup includes front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.
Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light
Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.
Trailer duty in the schedule
Peak trailer rating this year: 4,500 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer.
Coolant through freeze and climb
Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 9 qt (2.0L), 7.2 qt (2.4L) and 10 qt (3.2L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Cherokee from Ohio, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.
Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.
2020 Jeep Cherokee questions
How much oil does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee take?
With a filter change: 2.0L engine (SAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L; and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee use?
2.0L engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certified (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; clean and lube sun roof tracks; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2020 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
What MPG does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.
What size tires does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee use?
Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2); 225/55R18 (Limited 4x2); 225/65R17 (Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4); 225/60R18 (Limited 4x4); P245/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.
What changed on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?
Dropped trim: Overland; New option packages: Advanced Safety Group and Altitude Package; Packages no longer offered: Popular Appearance Group and SafetyTec; Blind-spot Monitoring is now standard on Latitude Plus.
Does the 2020 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Power train (May 2026), Back over prevention: sensing system (September 2020), and Steering: rack and pinion (August 2019). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.
What are the most common safety complaints about the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners have filed 336 complaints about the 2020 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (201), engine (46), and unknown or other (37). 9 complaints involved a crash and 7 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.
What is the 2020 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?
NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.