2018 Jeep Wrangler problems and recalls

61% of owner complaints on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler related to the Steering (1,115 of 1,814).

1,814
Complaints
14
Recalls
22
Crash reports
25
Fire reports
13
Injuries
21.1
Severity index

Severity index 21.1 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 21.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 121 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 1% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

SteeringSteering: 1,115 complaints (61.5%)1,115 61%SuspensionSuspension: 342 complaints (18.9%)342 19%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 266 complaints (14.7%)266 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 210 complaints (11.6%)210 12%Power TrainPower Train: 173 complaints (9.5%)173 10%EngineEngine: 98 complaints (5.4%)98 5%StructureStructure: 97 complaints (5.3%)97 5%Service BrakesService Brakes: 67 complaints (3.7%)67 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STEERING1,11561.5%
SUSPENSION34218.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26614.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER21011.6%
POWER TRAIN1739.5%
ENGINE985.4%
STRUCTURE975.3%
SERVICE BRAKES673.7%

Complaints filed per year

02655302018: 4632019: 5242020: 1652021: 1182022: 1272023: 1352024: 932025: 1122026: 77 (partial year)181952420212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
2018463
2019524
2020165
2021118
2022127
2023135
202493
2025112
2026 (year to date)77
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (340 against 410).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V68000026/09/2019SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
18V67500028/09/2018STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
18V23100012/04/2018STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
18V78600008/11/2018LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
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
19V32000023/04/2019EQUIPMENTErwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
21V02800028/01/2021POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
20V12400003/03/2020POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
18V34300025/05/2018STEERINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
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
23V11600023/02/2023POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
24V65200005/09/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safet
24V67600012/09/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with

Other Jeep Wrangler model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 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.