Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 131 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
131
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The rear defroster or related electrical wiring in the rear glass/liftgate area appears to have malf... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the instrumen... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | All lights on the gear shift light up and a message on the display says service shifter. Happens ran... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service shifter message and all gear indicator lights on PRND. Seeing common problem and a Technical... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have had the service shifter warning light come on after I start the vehicle. The most recent inci... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, ... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | There is an issue with the car pertaining the gear shifter and the way it effects the engine . There... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Error popped up on the dash saying Service Shifter, all the lights on the gears lit up. First occurr... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Randomly and more often occurring, I turn on my vehicle and it tells me "service shifter" and all of... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | This was a jeep sold to me with active recalls |
| Jan 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Last week we noticed steering wheel controls not working, steering wheel heater .. cruise control ,,... |
| Jan 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The trunk has leaks coming in. It happened 1 year ago and it is now happening again. Last year jeep ... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Service shifter notification comes on, all lights on shifter light up. I’ve had it “fixed” 2 times u... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am getting random "service shifter" fault message displayed. No apparent fault or change when driv... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine Failure 3 out of 4 cylinders not working 122,000 miles on car and regular service for oil c... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | In the beginning of July, the parking brake engaged on its own and a warning came up on the dash. I... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving I receive warnings I need to service my shifter. Warning stays on instrument panel and... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | the infotainment screen flashes a warning on red screen "911 Car Phone malfunction contact dealer". ... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Constant overheating , I have replace the cooling system 3 times |
| Dec 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I believe TSB 08-054-18 does not take seriously enough the danger of an automatic car shutting off m... |