Worst 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 323 | 5 | 6 | 28,981 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 113 | 6 | 3 | 27,464 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 65 | 7 | 1 | 26,566 mi | |
| Fuel System | 40 | 4 | 1 | 8,841 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 36 | — | 1 | 31,625 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 35 | 10 | — | 14,638 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 30 | 2 | — | 66,844 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 8 | — | 10,092 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 9 | — | 18,146 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | — | — | 28,333 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 19,841 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 58,539 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 1 | — | 46,424 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 10,901 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 3 | — | 28,179 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 106,848 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 3 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 2 | — | 10,635 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | 28,285 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,495,737 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
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. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position.
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 vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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.
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.
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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