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2018 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 685 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
685complaints
11crashes reported
5fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train294 · 43%
  • Electrical System184 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other173 · 25%
  • Engine155 · 23%
  • Service Brakes34 · 5%
  • Steering30 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System26 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control20 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)15 · 2%
  • Air Bags10 · 1%

What owners report

Suspension,Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the transmission failed to shift into gear properly. the contact stated that the vehicle nearly stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure. the contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replac

Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that on a rainy day while driving 45 mph, the vehicle almost spun out of control due to a lack of traction. the message "4wd system service required" was displayed. the dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a power transfer unit failure. the dtc: c14a7-97, associated with tsb: s1721000016 and nhtsa id: 102247452 for the 4wd, was displayed. the m

Power Train,Unknown Or Other

My 2018 jeep cherokee trailhawk is subject to fca recall 01c/nhtsa 25v-011 for two-speed ptu failure. i have experienced 3 serious drivetrain events requiring towing. in april 2024, before the recall was announced, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration while entering an interstate/on-ramp, with loud grinding/revving and jerking. an independent repair facility replaced the transmission. on may 18, 2026, another dri

Power Train

Noticed that while going slow and turning heard popping from the rear end. had 3 different certified shops give me different answers to the cause. had to attempt to find my wife a way to work. as stated previous we started at becks for estimate and diagnosis. then daver taylor transmission. then i called jeep customer care. also dropped off our jeep at dealership. the day we picked it up from dave taylor and went to

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.