2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and recalls

Owners have filed 853 complaints on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and NHTSA has issued 11 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (339 complaints).

853
Complaints
11
Recalls
42
Crash reports
10
Fire reports
33
Injuries
58.0
Severity index

Severity index 58.0 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 58.0p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 55 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 55% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 339 complaints (39.7%)339 40%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 267 complaints (31.3%)267 31%EngineEngine: 123 complaints (14.4%)123 14%Power TrainPower Train: 75 complaints (8.8%)75 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 63 complaints (7.4%)63 7%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 44 complaints (5.2%)44 5%SeatsSeats: 43 complaints (5.0%)43 5%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 38 complaints (4.5%)38 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33939.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER26731.3%
ENGINE12314.4%
POWER TRAIN758.8%
SERVICE BRAKES637.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM445.2%
SEATS435.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL384.5%

Complaints filed per year

0851702017: 12018: 602019: 652020: 422021: 1102022: 1612023: 1672024: 952025: 982026: 54 (partial year)17181920212223167242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20171
201860
201965
202042
2021110
2022161
2023167
202495
202598
2026 (year to date)54
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (360 against 313).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V28000001/05/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (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.
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
18V75900029/10/2018EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MATChrysler (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 id
18E09700029/10/2018EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MATChrysler (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
20V69900012/11/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)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
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (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
18V04800011/01/2018FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
22V40600009/06/2022FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (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.
22V42600009/06/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (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 appli
23V41100008/06/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGChrysler (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 a
24V83800007/11/2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (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

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

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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.