repaired · 2024 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,829 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jeep Wrangler has problems
1,829 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1,117Steering12 crash/fire/injury
343Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
269Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
178Power train15 crash/fire/injury
100Engine
97Structure
61Wheels
54Service brakes
46Electronic stability control (ESC)
17719 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1117 | 12 |
| Suspension | 343 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 269 | 8 |
| Power train | 178 | 15 |
| Engine | 100 | 11 |
| Structure | 97 | 7 |
| Wheels | 61 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 54 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 46 | 3 |
| 19 other systems | 177 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing 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 Q4
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 steering problems start?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 852 steering complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
800under 30k miles850under 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.
Steering
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,309median
Middle half: $371 – $3,050
Electrical system
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,800median
Middle half: $1,000 – $3,775
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$4,500median
Middle half: $1,942 – $5,000
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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Frame Weld DeficienciesNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Seat belt buckle bracket failureLed to recall 19V-680
- Frame weld deficienciesNo recall
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Death wobble dealer states was repaired by a bushing, lakeland Chrysler dodge selling and servicing dealer. They can not duplicate but no one is ever available to road test. Spoke with General manager and was told to trade in not we want to fix
My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL has excessive play in the steering and wanders while driving, requiring frequent steering corrections to maintain the vehicle's direction, particularly at highway speeds. I have been dealing with the steering issue for over a year. I am concerned that the excessive play and…
2018 Jeep wrangler had a recall for the violently shaking front end suspension that happens while driving at high speeds of 65-70 mph and I hit a small bump. Also commonly known as the "death wobble". When this happens, I need to slow car down and pull onto the shoulder in order to get it to stop,…
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