2018 Model Year

Jeep Cherokee

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
654
Recalls
4
Crashes
10
Severe
17

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V494000 Jul 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V282000 May 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V670000 Oct 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V543000 Aug 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do th...

Power Train
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do th...

Power Train
Oct 2026

In Jan 2025 I received a recall notice regarding the PTU unit. The notice indicated that I could esperience loss of power and the inability to use par...

Power Train
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the 4WD feature was inoperable. The contact stated that the PTU splines were worn, prev...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2026

PTU/transfer case issues under 50,000 miles, jeep randomly shuts off 4wd in dangerous areas without any warning

Power Train
Jun 2026

Loss of 4x4 system, dashboard warning light

Power Train
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (POWER TRAIN). However, the part to do th...

Power Train
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do th...

Brakes
Jun 2026

Less than 57,000 miles on vehicle. January 3, 2026. Parking brake engaged and froze. Interrupted driving. Got vehicle home. "Service Brake" cam...

Power Train
May 2026

See attached document for complaint.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 654 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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