What NHTSA's records show for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 855 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (339), Engine (125), Power Train (75). 42 complaints mention a crash and 10 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 855 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (339), Engine (125), Power Train (75). 42 complaints mention a crash and 10 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns and 855 owner complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (339), Engine (125), Power Train (75). The most recent recall (NHTSA #24V838000, November 2024) covers the Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
11
Owner complaints
855
Complaints mentioning a crash
42
Complaints mentioning a fire
10
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Electrical System
339
Engine
125
Power Train
75
Service Brakes
62
Fuel/Propulsion System
44
Seats
43
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #24V838000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (November 2024): 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…
NHTSA #23V411000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (June 2023): 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…
NHTSA #22V406000 — Fuel System, Diesel (June 2022): 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…
NHTSA #22V426000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (June 2022): 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…
NHTSA #20V699000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (November 2020): 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…
NHTSA #18V759000 — Equipment (October 2018): 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…
NHTSA #18E097000 — Equipment (October 2018): 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…
NHTSA #18V524000 — Electrical System (August 2018): 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…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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