Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 64 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
64
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V280000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the ve... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on the highway I received a “SERV 4WD” light and also a traction control unavailable l... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Front passenger side CV Axle purchased from detroit axle. They confirmed on website it would fit my ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I Purchased my my vehicle from a dealer approximately two and a half months ago. While driving the t... |
| Dec 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I own a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. On December 5, 2025, the vehicle received a transmission ... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving this vehicle under normal conditions, the engine developed abnormal ticking/knocking n... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving 2018 jeep grand cherokee the transmission will shift its self into neutral and say sel... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 on the highway at approximately 65-70 MPH, when... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I just bought this vehicle in February. Since then, about 4 times while driving when i came to a sto... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | My brake light light up, check engine light comes on and my Stability Control system does not work. ... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the vehicle ... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Jeep uses a transmission manufactured by ZF. Jeep claims the transmission is "filled for life" and d... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I'm writing to report a critical safety concern... |
| May 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering whil... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park and ex... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the accelera... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Variable valve lift solenoid failing |
| Sep 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE (INTERMITANT PROBLEM) AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN DRIVE OR REV... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When I turn the vehicle on 'start' and change the gear from P to D in order to start driving, I get... |
| May 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Starting around February 23 after about 10 minutes into driving. The hot temperature lamp would show... |