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2018 Jeep Wrangler Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls, 1779 complaints.

14

Recalls

1779

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 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
670
STEERING,SUSPENSION
173
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
101
POWER TRAIN
98
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
92
STRUCTURE
53
SUSPENSION
53
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
39

Problems by Component

Steering1109Electrical155Powertrain133Other111Suspension72Structure61Engine42Visibility30Brakes24Seats12Airbags6Lights6Speed Control6Seat Belts5Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe instrument cluster went black when I was driving. This prevents the driver from seeing warning l...
Apr 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact’s daughter stated that while driving at an undisc...
Apr 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle or while th...
Apr 18, 2026ENGINEOn March 19, 2026 I paid $5,778.87 for repairs to my 2018 Wrangler JL. Repairs included the replace...
Apr 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Apr 10, 2026STEERING,SUSPENSIONAny time I get above 55 miles per hour the steering starts shaking and I feel as if I’m going to los...
Apr 8, 2026STRUCTUREAfter several decades of producing the JK model Wrangler, Jeep transitioned to a JL model midyear 20...
Apr 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNumerous lights flash on dash-engine fan turns on high speed, coolant temp stops reading, check engi...
Apr 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERthe digital screen on my jeep 2018 wrangler went out and I took my car to the dealership to have the...
Apr 3, 2026STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOne day out of the blue, my Jeep Wrangler received a "Service Shifter" error code. The error code th...
Apr 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe electronic part of the dash stopped working. This has been an issue on many jeeps of this year w...
Mar 26, 2026ENGINEI have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport S (2 door) with approximately 66,000 miles. On March 26th, 2026...
Mar 22, 2026ENGINEEngine - The vehicle is available but the engine was replaced. I was able to get home however there ...
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 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDefect in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that can cause it to go blank or fail entirely. Screen ...
Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAN Bus is failing and giving me issues! Power steering stops working, auto stop start fails, I was ...
Mar 2, 2026STEERING,AIR BAGSI own a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle has a serious safety issue where the steering wheel shakes ...
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...