2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 854
- Recalls
- 11
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 854 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,051 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,639 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 804 |
| 2014 | 2,378 |
| 2015 | 1,362 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2022 | 261 |
| 2023 | 389 |
| 2024 | 243 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 341 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
15% · 124 reportsShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE & PURCHASE DETAILS: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3.6L V6 Pentastar Engine). Purchased on/around April 27 in agreement with my credit union.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Power train
9% · 75 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and axle shaft.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park and exit the vehicle through the front driverâs side door, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-30
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Service brakes
7% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Driving the auto and applied the brakes at a red light and the brakes only partially engaged and the auto went through the red light. Drove up to the next light as the car was just about to stop it accelerated forward into the truck in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and forward collision avoidance
Fuel/propulsion system
5% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When refueling the vehicle, the fuel pump handle must be inverted in order to deliver gas. Without such upside down delivery. the pump shuts off..
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-04
I own a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel that has experienced repeated high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures despite completion of the NHTSA HPFP safety recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Safety timeline
11 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2018-02-23Fuel system, gasoline18V048000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.
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2018-06-28Power train18V280000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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2018-10-02Electrical system18V524000 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...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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2018-11-15Equipment18V759000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.
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2018-11-15Equipment18E097000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB5.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2021-03-11Engine and engine cooling20V699000 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.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-11-29Service brakes, hydraulic22V426000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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2023-10-31Engine and engine cooling23V411000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.
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2024-01-11Fuel system, diesel22V406000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.
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2025-12-16Service brakes, hydraulic24V838000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 341 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 124 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 75 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V048000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 18V280000 · Power train
- Recall 18V524000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V759000 · Equipment
- Recall 18E097000 · Equipment
- Recall 20V699000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V426000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 23V411000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V406000 · Fuel system, diesel
- Recall 24V838000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.