Rear Tires Rubbing On Splash Shields/Wheel Liners This bulletin involves inspecting for the wrong size tire and wheel assemblies and possibly replacing all five wheel assemblies, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors, flashing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and performing a Proxi alignment. Customers may experience the following condition: The rear 17 in. tires are rubbing on the wheel liners. This condition is due to an incorrect 17 in. tire and wheel size, for the North Edition packages that require 18 in. tires and wheels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 Jeep Cherokee wheels problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Jeep Cherokee we track for wheels problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Rear Tires Rubbing On Splash Shields/Wheel Liners This bulletin involves inspecting for the wrong size tire and wheel assemblies and possibly replacing all five wheel assemblies, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors, flashing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and performing a Proxi alignment. Customers may experience the following condition: The rear 17 in. tires are rubbing on the wheel liners. This condition is due to an incorrect 17 in. tire and wheel size, for the North Edition packages that require 18 in. tires and wheels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Rear Tires Rubbing On Splash Shields/Wheel Liners This bulletin involves inspecting for the wrong size tire and wheel assemblies and possibly replacing all five wheel assemblies, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors, flashing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and performinga Proxi alignment. Customers may experience the following condition: The rear 17 in. tires are rubbing on the wheel liners. This conditionis due to an incorrect 17 in. tire and wheel size, for the North Edition packages that require 18 in. tires and wheels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Rear Wheels Rubbing On Splash Shields/Wheel Liners This bulletin involves inspecting for the wrong size tire and wheel assemblies and possibly replacing all five wheel assemblies, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors, flashing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and performing a Proxi alignment. Customers may experience the following condition:The rear 17 in. tires are rubbing on the wheel liners. This condition is due to an incorrect 17 in. tire and wheel size, for the North Edition packages that require 18 in. tires and wheels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Rear Wheels Rubbing On Splash Shields/Wheel Liners This bulletin involves inspecting for the wrong size tire and wheel assemblies and possibly replacing all five wheel assemblies, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors, flashing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and performing a Proxi alignment. Customers may experience the following condition:The rear 17 in. tires are rubbing on the wheel liners. This condition is due to an incorrect 17 in. tire and wheel size, for the North Edition packages that require 18 in. tires and wheels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2020 Jeep Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 39,267 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Jeep/Cherokee.
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