2020 Jeep Cherokee Review

Name: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Review
Brand: Jeep

Price Range: $12,399 - $26,990

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The latest 2020 Jeep Cherokee ditches its non-traditional styling for a more familial Grand Cherokee Light design. The V6 here is still an option, but there's a hot turbocharged 2.0-liter engine as well. In proper Jeep fashion, the Cherokee remains one of the most capable compact SUVs in the segment.

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2020 Jeep Cherokee Review

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What's new

No significant changes for 2020
Part of the second Cherokee generation introduced for 2014

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$144/mo

$173/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#8 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Jeep Cherokee from 2008-2022.}

$507/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.64x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

11.7%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Jeep Cherokee Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.2

60 reviews

5(72%)

4(5%)

3(7%)

2(5%)

1(11%)

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My first Chrysler buy is above all others

Mark Rivers, 01/16/2020

2020 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

My 2020 Jeep Latitude Plus 4WD 4 cylinder is one of the best vehicles in over 40 years of driving. I rate 5 stars for the safety features, comfort, interior (cold weather package) and smooth drive. The stability on highways and city seems like a ride in the cloud. Also impressed with the turns, engine's horsepower transfer to wheels and Jeep warning devices. My past SUVs (Toyota, …

Great ride

Drew, 10/27/2019

2020 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 02/20 (3.2L 6cyl 9A)

Not just great to look at, it’s a pleasure to drive. I kept close track of the fuel mileage and gave me a solid 24 miles per gallon at 75 miles an hour with the cruise on. I just wish it had a larger than 15 gallon fuel tank. And figure out a good way to disable that start stop feature. Most importantly, the Apple CarPlay worked seamlessly. I plugged my phone in and my my navigation …

Great SUV

CV-62, 01/15/2020

2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)

Awesome 4x4. 2.0 Turbo has lots of power and torque. Very quiet going down the road and very hard to believe this is a 4x4 given the great ride. A very solid feeling SUV. Interior is very nice with nice materials. Front seats are very comfortable and even the passenger seat is electric. I have heard bad things about the 9 Speed tranny, but I have not noticed any issues to date. …

Sweet ride and solid build

Bill Shusters, 11/03/2019

2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.2L 6cyl 9A)

Very well built rugged vehicle. Even the non-trailhawk versions are solid. Quiet ride and is very comfortable too. Plenty of rear seat space for people with longer legs and lots of hip room. I test drive this vehicle in many styles but the 4x4 drive with the V6 or turbo 4 is the best. Don't get scared by the 9 speed trans some make a big deal out of. That general sluggishness was several …

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2020 Cherokee Highlights

Trim:

Latitude

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,840
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$144/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	25.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Cherokee models:

Uconnect Access: Automatically connects to 911 in an emergency, tracks the vehicle in case of theft, and sends an email or text alert if the alarm goes off.
Trailer Sway Control: Helps mitigate trailer sway by selectively applying the brakes and reducing power to keep the trailer in line with the car.
Rear Cross Path Detection: Helps prevent collisions by alerting the driver when a vehicle approaches from the side while the Cherokee is in reverse.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover17.4%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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