2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 855 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 Grand Cherokee
The 2018 Jeep Grand 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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11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
855
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
42
Crash Reports
10 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (11)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
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….
🔧 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,…
🔧 Equipment: Accessory: Floor Mat
If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Equipment: Accessory: Floor Mat
If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Some…
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Based on 855 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 recall campaigns and 855 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 Grand Cherokee have?
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 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 Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Grand Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are: 2016, 2017, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012, 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.
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