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Jeep Cherokee 2018 Power Train Problems

296 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee - 43% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage296 complaints

296 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V494000Reported July 26, 2018 - 702 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 702 vehicles across all affected models.

25V011000Reported January 16, 2025 - 63,130 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 63,130 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System191Unknown Or Other174Engine159Brakes38Steering30Fuel and Propulsion System26
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.