Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 7 recalls, 659 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
659
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V282000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a ...
18V494000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may n...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 C...
17V543000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification la...
18V524000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenge...
17V670000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pum...
25V011000
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the tran...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0110... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while she and her children were stopp... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Jeep veers left and right sharply while I drive. It does not take off pulling into traffic-I have... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The rear defroster or related electrical wiring in the rear glass/liftgate area appears to have malf... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | - The PTU has been making a grinding noise, and the car feels different to drive. - Other issues wit... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Hi I bought a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2018 at GM Motors (Old Bridge), I have on open recall and I ta... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The PTU (Power Transfer Unit) failed on my 2018 Jeep Cherokee causing AWD system malfunction. The de... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Service 4WD indicator showing PTU issue. My vehicle is not included in the recall, but this issue ... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact research was made aware of NHTSA Campaign N... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and transfer case have failed. The vehicle was initially suspected ... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Less than 57,000 miles on vehicle. January 3, 2026. Parking brake engaged and froze. Interrupted... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the 4WD feature was inoperable. The c... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PTU/transfer case issues under 50,000 miles, jeep randomly shuts off 4wd in dangerous areas without ... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The 4x4 system, bad PTU actuator. Yes. 2. Power loss can cause an accident at any given moment putti... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My PTU has failed and my safety is at risk as my car could at any point loose power causing harm to ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint. |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |