Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 266 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
266
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0110... |
| 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 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the 4WD warning light was illuminated... |
| 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... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Driving on the highway going around 60mph and my transmission disengaged and all of my sensors turne... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Due to the unresolved recall I have experienced alot of issues. The most terrifying is the loss of p... |