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2018 Jeep Wrangler Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 132 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Steering
1103
Electrical
150
Powertrain
132
Other
110
Suspension
72
Structure
60
Engine
38
Visibility
30
Brakes
24
Seats
12
Airbags
6
Lights
6
Speed Control
6
Seat Belts
5
Wheels
3

132

Complaints

4

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain 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...

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...

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...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
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 ...
Jan 8, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine developed loud ticking noises, engine misfires, and...
Sep 27, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Sep 15, 2025POWER TRAINI took my JEEP to the dealer because it was making a rubbing sound. They told me the rear end and di...
Sep 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport is experiencing multiple premature engine failures that present a ser...
Mar 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESFirst it was my clutch blowing up including the transmission from underneath me while I drove down a...
Mar 5, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has experienced repeated no-start failures and electrical/CAN-bus co...
Mar 4, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...
Dec 19, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de...
Nov 8, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESWhile driving the transmission and clutch system blew up. And I mean that in the literale sense. Spa...
Oct 28, 2024POWER TRAINRear axle and differential began to make a whirring noise indicating bad bearings. After taking it t...
Sep 6, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe panel display is short circuiting. It flickers on and off then goes black. Abs modular was malfu...
Aug 12, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was ser...
Jun 13, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
May 10, 2024POWER TRAINVIN [XXX] Hi everyone, I’m new to the group and hoping for some guidance and support. I tried to m...
Mar 14, 2024POWER TRAINCar shuts off while driving
Mar 2, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Feb 13, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...
Feb 5, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while at a complete stop, she noticed an a...
Jan 25, 2024POWER TRAINI was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green, I started to move forward and in appr...

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