2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of its 238 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. A related recall (22V406000) covers high pressure fuel pump failures on 2014-2020 diesel Grand Cherokees.
- Fuel System complaints
- 21
- 9% of 238
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle suddenly losing power or stalling while driving at highway speed, around 70 mph.
- Some describe the engine stalling and shutting off completely despite the fuel gauge showing fuel remaining.
- Others report the vehicle failing to start on the first attempt, requiring repeated tries or a fuel pump replacement.
- Several owners mention difficulty filling the gas tank, with the pump handle repeatedly shutting off before the tank is full.
- One owner linked a no-start condition to a water pump and fuse box failure discovered after refueling.
When 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2020, latest Aug 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
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 the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V406000 covers 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines, where a high pressure fuel pump failure can introduce debris into the fuel system. Dealers replace the pump and inspect other fuel system components free of charge.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2020 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for this model year, which is 9% of the 238 total complaints filed for the 2020 Grand Cherokee.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 20,000 miles.
- Are the fuel system complaints linked to any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Grand Cherokee lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported complaints.