2018 Jeep Cherokee problems and recalls
Owners have filed 683 complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (292 complaints).
683
Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
5
Fire reports
7
Injuries
24.4
Severity index
Severity index 24.4 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 118 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 3% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 292 | 42.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 190 | 27.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 173 | 25.3% |
| ENGINE | 155 | 22.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 36 | 5.3% |
| STEERING | 30 | 4.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 26 | 3.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 2.9% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 89 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 55 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (193 against 270).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V282000 | 01/05/2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment. |
| 18V494000 | 26/07/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure. |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 |
| 17V543000 | 31/08/2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. A |
| 18V524000 | 09/08/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 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 vehi |
| 17V670000 | 24/10/2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure. |
| 25V011000 | 29/04/2025 | POWER TRAIN | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function. |
Other Jeep Cherokee model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.