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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Steady

NHTSA has received 853 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or 98.3 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.34, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 73 model-year 2018 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Jeep models its rate is 35% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 85% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2017-12-10 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 22 days.

853Complaints
98.3Complaints per year on the road
2.34Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
11Recalls
6.1%Share involving a crash or fire
88Last 12 months

Analysis

The following model year (2019) drew 47.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2018 model collected 126 complaints, 41% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Electrical (35.1% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (20.0%) and Engine (16.3%). Electrical complaints are 2.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “radio”, “screen”, “delaminating”, “uconnect” and “distracting”. 52 reports (6.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 33 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 55 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (41% of incidents). In the last 12 months 88 new complaints were filed, versus 86 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for this model year. 86% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 3 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “High pressure fuel pump failure” (opened 2023-03-17, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles2.34
  • vs. other Jeep models1.35
  • vs. other 2018 models2.0
  • vs. other Midsize SUVs1.85
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (126)1.41
  • #64 of 73 · 2018Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201898.3 per year2.34
  • 201947.4 per year1.13
  • 202034.9 per year0.83
  • 202184.3 per year2.0
  • 202293.7 per year2.23
  • 2023153.0 per year3.64
  • 2024113.3 per year2.69
  • 202562.2 per year1.48

Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Electrical299 · 35.1% · 2.23×
  • Interior & equipment171 · 20.0% · 2.23×
  • Engine139 · 16.3% · 0.73×
  • Transmission / powertrain54 · 6.3% · 0.54×
  • Brakes43 · 5.0% · 0.82×
  • Other34 · 4.0% · 2.21×
  • Airbags & seat belts31 · 3.6% · 0.94×
  • Fuel system29 · 3.4% · 0.79×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • radio147
  • screen173
  • delaminating68
  • uconnect62
  • distracting64
  • navigation65

Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports

  • screen110
  • radio73
  • delaminating44
  • uconnect42
  • navigation47
  • delamination23

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • engine84
  • water pump11
  • head21
  • misfire15
  • gasket14
  • cylinder17

Problem areas: Electrical · Engine · Interior & equipment · Transmission / powertrain · Brakes · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Airbags & seat belts · Fuel system · Driver-assist systems · Body & structure · Lighting

When complaints were filed

2017: 1 1 2017 2018: 60 60 2018 2019: 65 65 2019 2020: 42 42 2020 2021: 110 110 2021 2022: 161 161 2022 2023: 167 167 2023 2024: 95 95 2024 2025: 98 98 2025 2026: 54 54 2026
  • Crashes reported: 42
  • Fires reported: 10
  • Injuries: 33
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr9.4%
  • 1–2 yrs8.2%
  • 2–3 yrs5.3%
  • 3–5 yrs36.1%
  • 5+ yrs41.0%

Median age at incident: 55 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2018 · Midsize SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2018 Nissan Pathfinder778.90.21
2018 Dodge Durango22926.40.63
2018 Kia Sorento25229.10.69
2018 Toyota Highlander26931.00.74
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe42749.21.17
2018 Honda Pilot43750.41.2
2018 Chevrolet Traverse45752.71.25
2018 Ford Explorer72683.71.99
2018 Ford Edge80092.22.19
2018 Subaru Outback80793.02.21
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee85398.32.34

Safety recalls (11)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 24V838000 · 2024-11-07

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Campaign 23V411000 · 2023-06-08

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 22V406000 · 2022-06-09

Summary: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 22V426000 · 2022-06-09

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Campaign 20V699000 · 2020-11-12

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT Campaign 18V759000 · 2018-10-29

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position.

Risk: If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.

EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT Campaign 18E097000 · 2018-10-29

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology ("SRT") and Trackhawk vehicles. These floor mats may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly inhibiting the pedal from returning to an idle position.

Risk: If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB5.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Campaign 18V524000 · 2018-08-09

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Campaign 18V332000 · 2018-05-17

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 18V280000 · 2018-05-01

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 18V048000 · 2018-01-11

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.

Risk: If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

853 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or about 98.3 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 35.1% of complaints.

Does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall(s) for this model year. 3 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “High pressure fuel pump failure” (opened 2023-03-17, still open).

Is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 88 new complaints were filed, versus 86 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 853 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or 98.3 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.34, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 73 model-year 2018 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Jeep models its rate is 35% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 85% higher.