Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 132 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.
132
Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.6L engine and approximately 124,000 miles. The engine ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine developed loud ticking noises, engine misfires, and... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I took my JEEP to the dealer because it was making a rubbing sound. They told me the rear end and di... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport is experiencing multiple premature engine failures that present a ser... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | First it was my clutch blowing up including the transmission from underneath me while I drove down a... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has experienced repeated no-start failures and electrical/CAN-bus co... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the transmission and clutch system blew up. And I mean that in the literale sense. Spa... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Rear axle and differential began to make a whirring noise indicating bad bearings. After taking it t... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The panel display is short circuiting. It flickers on and off then goes black. Abs modular was malfu... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was ser... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| May 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | VIN [XXX] Hi everyone, I’m new to the group and hoping for some guidance and support. I tried to m... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Car shuts off while driving |
| Mar 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while at a complete stop, she noticed an a... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green, I started to move forward and in appr... |