repaired · 2026 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
2018 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 857 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-838 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems
857 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
339Electrical system13 crash/fire/injury
125Engine9 crash/fire/injury
75Power train10 crash/fire/injury
44Seats
44Fuel/propulsion system
38Vehicle speed control
32Service brakes, hydraulic
30Service brakes
24Air bags
19922 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 339 | 13 |
| Engine | 125 | 9 |
| Power train | 75 | 10 |
| Seats | 44 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 44 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 13 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 32 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 9 |
| Air bags | 24 | 11 |
| 22 other systems | 199 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Accessory: floor mat
Risk. If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
29kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 82 electrical system complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 31% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
45under 30k miles80under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
25 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $1,000 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score
5555887198939911,0281,6381,4478831,4767621,2952,0521,2801,1097341381181,6411,6458052,3921,3723133648573712414142704102588137
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Subject: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Sudden Loss of Power, PCM Failure, Electrical Failures, and Concern Regarding Recall-Related Symptoms I am filing this complaint because my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power while I was driving, and I am very concerned…
The Jeep was giving me a warning sign. It said stop slowly. Your jeep will shut off so I replaced the two batteries. As my Mechanic told me I replaced the alternator. I also replaced the ground wires. Nothing is making my jeep start. We ran the codes on the jeep and it came back as a U0100 code…
The transmission goes into neutral. It has gone into neutral on the highway,local streets, also from a stop. From a stop in drive the electronic D on the instrument panel starts flashing. I turn on the hazards put transmission shifter in Park and start engine. This problem is intermittent, it can…
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