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2018 Jeep Wrangler Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls, 1760 complaints.

14

Recalls

1760

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

19V680000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fractu...

18V675000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause t...

18V231000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength o...

18V786000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct locat...

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...

19V320000

EQUIPMENT

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The...

21V028000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clu...

20V124000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressur...

18V343000

STEERING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a s...

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...

23V116000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The cl...

24V652000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experienc...

24V676000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light m...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
669
STEERING,SUSPENSION
172
POWER TRAIN
97
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
95
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
91
SUSPENSION
53
STRUCTURE
52
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
39

Problems by Component

Steering1103Electrical149Powertrain132Other110Suspension72Structure60Engine38Visibility30Brakes24Seats12Airbags6Lights6Speed Control6Seat Belts5Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe electronic part of the dash stopped working. This has been an issue on many jeeps of this year w...
Mar 22, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.6L engine and approximately 124,000 miles. The engine ...
Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAN Bus is failing and giving me issues! Power steering stops working, auto stop start fails, I was ...
Feb 24, 2026STEERINGAt speeds around 50 mph the steering wheel will "lock up" and become extremely difficult to steer if...
Feb 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMy 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL only now has 77,700 miles and got a blown head gasket!? This is so UNACCEPT...
Feb 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximate...
Jan 31, 2026STEERINGWhile driving at highway speed, my 2018 Jeep wrangler violently shakes in the wheel. It is unpredict...
Jan 19, 2026STEERINGOn multiple, though infrequent occasions, while beginning a turn in our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, the s...
Jan 16, 2026SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy wife and I were at a stop light behind a box truck in our 2018 Jeep Wrangler, about 15 feet betwe...
Jan 8, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine developed loud ticking noises, engine misfires, and...
Jan 3, 2026STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEThe jeep lost power while I was driving. The lights stayed on but jeep came to a stop. I touched the...
Jan 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 65 M...
Dec 27, 2025ENGINEOn January 14, 2026, my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport (3.6L) with approximately 134,099 miles was insp...
Dec 25, 2025STEERINGIt states that our vehicle is not on the recall list for death wobble, however, when we go over a bu...
Dec 11, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe front right brake caliper on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler was installed upside down from the factory, w...
Nov 10, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS...
Nov 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUnknown, but when I attempted to accelerate onto a highway, and the engine threw the check engine ...
Oct 28, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe Instrument Panel Cluster in my Jeep is flickering and then goes blank. I had it evaluated at a ...
Oct 26, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEContinuous engine problems Says not in park/ is in park Clicking sounds when turned off Steering whe...
Oct 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, t...