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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 recalls, 826 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

11

Recalls

826

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 21, 2026

Recalls

18V280000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 ve...

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...

18V759000

EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat...

18E097000

EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand C...

20V699000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recircul...

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...

18V048000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may se...

22V406000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high ...

22V426000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS...

23V411000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The cran...

24V838000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
169
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
160
ENGINE
56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
53
POWER TRAIN
27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
24
SEATS
21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
14

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 7, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn 5/72026@app 3:14pm after picking up one grandchild, and at a stop light on the way to p/u the oth...
May 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI recently purchased a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and began experiencing serious issues almost immedia...
Apr 17, 2026POWER TRAINTwice I have been driving on the highway at 60 mph and the transmission had suddenly shifted into lo...
Apr 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe uconnect system or radio that has all the digital controls on it.Seems to do what it wants to wh...
Apr 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEhad a recall done in February and 3 weeks later the car would not start randomly no warning lights i...
Mar 30, 2026ENGINEThe contact owned a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while unloading groceries out ...
Mar 23, 2026ENGINECheck Engine light with Codes: PO300, and PO305. Misfire in Cylinder #5. Changed all spark plugs, a...
Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the ve...
Mar 8, 2026POWER TRAINWhile driving on the highway I received a “SERV 4WD” light and also a traction control unavailable l...
Mar 1, 2026VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEHad the ABS Module repaired due to recall last week. Next, I have had 3 instances of the Accelerator...
Feb 27, 2026ENGINE1. The issue involved the engine and emissions system, specifically a cylinder 3 misfire, accompanie...
Feb 25, 2026POWER TRAINFront passenger side CV Axle purchased from detroit axle. They confirmed on website it would fit my ...
Feb 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUpon vehicle start-up, the Uconnect screen will freeze up. Placing the vehicle into reverse, the ba...
Feb 1, 2026AIR BAGSAIR BAG LIGHT LIGHT IS ON DOES NOT SHOW UP ON DIAGNOSTIC
Feb 1, 2026ENGINEIssue with camshaft. Dealership said there has been an influx of vehicles with the same engine and t...
Jan 25, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed...
Jan 21, 2026ENGINEWarped cylinder head without engine overheating. Cylinder 4 misfire.
Jan 19, 2026ENGINEThe check engine light keeps coming on. The Jeep repair shop says that it has to do with the flap o...
Dec 29, 2025STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1-Rear driver-side Power Lift-gate actuator ball bolt snapped right off while rear gate is open. 2- ...
Dec 26, 2025POWER TRAINI Purchased my my vehicle from a dealer approximately two and a half months ago. While driving the t...