2018 Jeep Wrangler: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,793 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 14 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,793
Complaints
14
Recalls
22
Crash reports
25
Fire reports
13
Injuries
19.1
Severity index
Severity index 19.1 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler ranks 110 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 9% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1,112 | 62.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 342 | 19.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 257 | 14.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 209 | 11.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 170 | 9.5% |
| ENGINE | 98 | 5.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 96 | 5.4% |
| WHEELS | 61 | 3.4% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 1,112 of 1,793 complaints (62.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 463 |
| 2019 | 524 |
| 2020 | 165 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 93 |
| 2025 | 112 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 56 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V680000 | 26/09/2019 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V675000 | 28/09/2018 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V231000 | 12/04/2018 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V786000 | 08/11/2018 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V280000 | 01/05/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 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 |
| 19V320000 | 23/04/2019 | EQUIPMENT | Erwin 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. |
| 21V028000 | 28/01/2021 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (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. |
| 20V124000 | 03/03/2020 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (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. |
| 18V343000 | 25/05/2018 | STEERING | Chrysler (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. |
| 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 |
| 23V116000 | 23/02/2023 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (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. |
| 24V652000 | 05/09/2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (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 |
| 24V676000 | 12/09/2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.