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2018 Jeep Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 687 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Jeep Cherokee

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
687
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Jeep Cherokee (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…
NHTSA #18V282000
🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403….
NHTSA #18V494000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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,…
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
NHTSA #17V543000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #18V524000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…
NHTSA #17V670000
🔧 Power Train
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may…
NHTSA #25V011000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Jeep Cherokee

Based on 687 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
283
Electrical System
135
Unknown Or Other
106
Engine
70
Steering
30
Service Brakes
20
Air Bags
10
Vehicle Speed Control
8
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Jeep Cherokee — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2014 2,650 complaints 2015 1,790 complaints 2016 1,410 complaints 2017 1,337 complaints 2018 687 complaints 2019 1,664 complaints 2020 325 complaints 2021 176 complaints 2022 51 complaints 2012 Data unavailable 2013 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Jeep Cherokee

Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 7 recall campaigns and 687 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee have?
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Cherokee are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.