Component Record

Jeep Wrangler 2018 Power Train Problems

180 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage180 complaints

180 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V280000Reported May 1, 2018 - 71 vehicles potentially affected

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

20V124000Reported March 3, 2020 - 33,237 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 33,237 vehicles across all affected models.

21V028000Reported January 28, 2021 - 42,887 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 42,887 vehicles across all affected models.

23V116000Reported February 23, 2023 - 69,201 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 69,201 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering1,116 Suspension344 Electrical System269 Unknown Or Other212 Engine103 Vehicle Structure100

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.