2018 Model Year

Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,757
Recalls
8
Crashes
23
Severe
60

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V680000 Sep 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V320000 Apr 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V786000 Nov 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V524000 Aug 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V343000 May 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 65 MPH, the instrument panel suddenly failed to illumi...

Brakes
Jul 2026

The front right brake caliper on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler was installed upside down from the factory, with the bleeder screw located at the bottom of the...

Engine
Jun 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? THE THROTTLE FAILED ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO A BREAK I...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2026

The Instrument Panel Cluster in my Jeep is flickering and then goes blank. I had it evaluated at a Jeep dealership and they recommend replacement. I...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The co...

Steering
Mar 2026

While driving at highway speed, my 2018 Jeep wrangler violently shakes in the wheel. It is unpredictable and very concerning. This is very unsafe as y...

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Mar 2026

The jeep lost power while I was driving. The lights stayed on but jeep came to a stop. I touched the key area and it started running again.

Steering
Feb 2026

On multiple, though infrequent occasions, while beginning a turn in our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, the steering wheel, abruptly and without warning, stops...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

While driving the instrument panel goes dark or blacks out completely it happens randomly, but often

Steering
Feb 2026

At speeds around 50 mph the steering wheel will "lock up" and become extremely difficult to steer if not impossible. Lowering speed to 28 mph will sud...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 1757 complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 23 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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