Worst 2018 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
SUSPENSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1,102 | 10 | 1 | 8,910 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 339 | 1 | — | 10,784 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 240 | 3 | 5 | 23,186 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 206 | — | 6 | 13,556 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 158 | 2 | 11 | 27,688 mi | |
| ENGINE | 90 | 2 | 7 | 27,522 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 87 | 1 | 5 | 8,155 mi | |
| WHEELS | 61 | 2 | — | 8,680 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 46 | 2 | 2 | 10,693 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 45 | 6 | 1 | 14,382 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 40 | — | 1 | 30,816 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | 2 | — | 15,544 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | 1 | 7,250 mi | |
| SEATS | 14 | 1 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 3 | — | 28,006 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 2 | — | 18,143 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 11,929 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 72,857 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 22,092 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 | — | — | 53,827 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | 1 | 29,363 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 | — | — | 83,229 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | 19,390 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | 2,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR | 2 | — | — | 96,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 654 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Jeep Wrangler
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,668,528 vehicles.
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 8 more recalls
Other Jeep Wrangler Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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