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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

855Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
91Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System341 complaints

341 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V332000, 18V524000.

Unknown Or Other267 complaints

267 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine142 complaints

142 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V699000, 23V411000.

Power Train75 complaints

75 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V280000.

Fuel and Propulsion System63 complaints

63 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V048000, 22V406000.

Brakes63 complaints

63 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V426000, 24V838000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V759000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V048000Reported January 11, 2018 - 1,242 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,242 vehicles across all affected models.

18V280000Reported May 1, 2018 - 71 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

18V759000Reported October 29, 2018 - 4,822 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,822 vehicles across all affected models.

20V699000Reported November 12, 2020 - 28,884 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 28,884 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

22V426000Reported June 9, 2022 - 206,502 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 206,502 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

24V838000Reported November 7, 2024 - 206,502 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 206,502 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20171
201860
201965
202042
2021110
2022161
2023167
202495
202598
202656
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.