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P0520 on JEEP CHEROKEE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2014

What P0520 Means on Your JEEP CHEROKEE

Real JEEP CHEROKEE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Myself - along with THOUSANDS are having the dreaded P0520 Code come on!!! There is a TSB (HAS BEEN ONE FOR 7 YEARS) for this problem! Yet, since it seems to fail right out of warranty - THOUSANDS are being affected."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE • Filed 07/01/2021

"Check engine light gave a code p0520 so an oil pressure switch was installed and a front crank seal so that was replaced at vehicle mileage 51,722. 2014 trailhawk still leaking oil so oil pan gasket repaired. still leaking oil so different mechanic ordered an oil filter housin component to fix."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/06/2020

"Engine oil pressure sensor/switch is circuit is malfunction. (obd fault code p0520 ) keeps on going on for a few days then off for for a few days. even right after an oil change performed by the dealer. this have been ongoing for about the past 2 years. approx."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/01/2018

"I purchased my car on 10/1/19 with 98,000 miles. a few short days later my car started driving horrible. shaking,bucking, jerking, hesitating to accelerate and shift and my engine light came on while driving, scanned it and was showing p0520 oil pressure sensor. that was replaced."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/21/2020

"Check engine light came on. had computer scanned. code p0520 engine oil sensor failure was detected. called jeep warranty department and they said the repair was not covered by powertrain warranty. this sensor is located under the plenum and intake manifold which bolts to the engine heads."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/11/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0520 on JEEP CHEROKEE

50%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
6

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0520 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026