2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (170) · Engine (73) · Power Train (55)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
266 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (11)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2024-11-07 · campaign 24V838000 · 206,502 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-08 · campaign 23V411000 · 80,629 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an exp
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump 2022-06-09 · campaign 22V406000 · 138,645 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2022-06-09 · campaign 22V426000 · 206,502 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Fix: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were maile
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2020-11-12 · campaign 20V699000 · 28,884 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number fo
Equipment:accessory:floor Mat 2018-10-29 · campaign 18E097000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology ("SRT") and Trackhawk vehicles. These floor mats may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly inhibiting the pedal from returning to an idle position.
Risk: If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB5.
Equipment:accessory:floor Mat 2018-10-29 · campaign 18V759000 · 4,822 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position.
Risk: If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: 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 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2018-05-01 · campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2018-01-11 · campaign 18V048000 · 1,242 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Risk: If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.
Service bulletins (447)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Suspension 2026-09-10 · 9100897Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
qudra lift reman compressor excessive repairs on quadra lift reman compressors part numbers: 68041137af / r8572790aa / 68087233aa / 52124932ae / 52124934ae / 68064343ac purpose the star parts catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the quadra-lift air suspension system. replace
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · 114538 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
evaporator - air conditioning
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · 114537 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
evaporator - air conditioning
Suspension 2026-09-03 · 9100897 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
qudra lift reman compressor excessive repairs on quadra lift reman compressors part numbers: 68041137af / r8572790aa / 68087233aa / 52124932ae / 52124934ae / 68064343ac purpose the star parts catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the quadra-lift air suspension system. replace
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Showing the 6 most recent of 447 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-02 · Engine · 96,685 mi“the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while taking the vehicle to a service center for an oil change, the oil filter plastic housing unexpectedly warped after the oil change. the contact stated that after the failure, smoke was coming from the vehicle, and an oil odor was coming from the vents when the heat was activa…”
2026-09-25 · Engine“sudden loss of power while driving 75mph in the fast lane on [xxx] in [xxx]. my 2018 with the 3.0ltr eco diesel engine was involved in a sever life-threatening event that caused my engine to fail while driving and i request immediate corporate escalation! on xxx while driving in the fast lane after just fueling up not more than 15-20min prior. m…”
2026-09-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“ system works intermittently--sometimes won't engage--other times suddenly cuts off when engaged…”
2026-09-01 · Seats“in approximately early to mid-august 2026, i was driving my 2018 jeep grand cherokee at approximately 40 mph when the passenger-side active head restraint (ahr) suddenly deployed without any collision, rear impact, or other event that should have caused it to deploy. there was no passenger in the seat at the time, so fortunately no one was struck o…”
2026-08-31 · Power Train“subject: 2018 jeep grand cherokee – sudden loss of power, pcm failure, electrical failures, and concern regarding recall-related symptoms i am filing this complaint because my 2018 jeep grand cherokee experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power while i was driving, and i am very concerned about the safety implications and the possible connec…”
2026-08-30 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am reporting repeated drivetrain and transmission failures involving my 2018 jeep grand cherokee srt. the problems began with failure of the driveshaft carrier bearing, which was replaced with a brand-new component by an independent mechanic. the transfer case subsequently required replacement and was replaced with a brand-new unit by a reputabl…”
2026-08-28 · Air Bags“i own a 2018 jeep grand cherokee limited. the driver's-side active head restraint (ahr) suddenly deployed/opened without the vehicle being involved in a collision or rear impact. the head restraint separated/opened with significant force and will not remain in its normal position. i am not aware of any warning lights, warning messages, or other sy…”
2026-08-24 · Power Train“the jeep was giving me a warning sign. it said stop slowly. your jeep will shut off so i replaced the two batteries. as my mechanic told me i replaced the alternator. i also replaced the ground wires. nothing is making my jeep start. we ran the codes on the jeep and it came back as a u0100 code with the pcm system. no connection error. we looked up…”
2026-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, there was an abnormally strong coolant odor coming from the vehicle. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the coolant reservoir was recently refilled, and the odor might be due to an overflow. the contact stated that…”
2026-08-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle information: 2018 jeep grand cherokee overland 3.0l v6 ecodiesel 4x4component affected: fuel/propulsion system (high-pressure fuel pump) safety incident narrative: the vehicle previously underwent a mandatory manufacturer safety recall replacement for the bosch cp4 high-pressure fuel pump under fca safety recall z46 (nhtsa campaign number: …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.