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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 Engine Problems

142 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage142 complaints

142 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System341Unknown Or Other267Power Train75Fuel and Propulsion System63Brakes63Driver Assistance and Stability Systems54
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.