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2018 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and problems

14 recalls and 1,821 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

14recalls
1,821complaints
22crashes reported
25fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering1,114 · 61%
  • Suspension341 · 19%
  • Electrical System264 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other211 · 12%
  • Power Train176 · 10%
  • Engine99 · 5%
  • Structure97 · 5%
  • Wheels61 · 3%
  • Service Brakes53 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)46 · 3%

What owners report

Steering

My 2018 jeep wrangler jl has excessive play in the steering and wanders while driving, requiring frequent steering corrections to maintain the vehicle's direction, particularly at highway speeds. i have been dealing with the steering issue for over a year. i am concerned that the excessive play and wandering could result in difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds or during an emerg

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

I had recall issue occur on my 2018 jeep wrangler jlu #19a clutch assembly. the issue also damaged the transmission as stated possible in the recall. additionally the dealership reported that recall required replacement of the cluster (instrument cluster with all gauges). this was all done. however, upon picking up the jeep and driving home, i realized that the cluster was no longer showing what gear the car is i

Power Train

Fca us llc is actively violating the intent of safety campaign 23v-116 by refusing to cover out-of-pocket consequential transmission damages. fca’s own part 573 defect report explicitly admits that the defective clutch pressure plate causes extreme friction, overheating, and fracturing capable of damaging the transmission case and nearby internal components. the vehicle operated under these defective parameters prior

Power Train

report to the dealer that my 2018 jeep has recall for clotch overheating and vehicle can catch on fire , and it has been 3 years with no respond or completion or the job been done , feel kind of scared for the safety of me and my family every day driving ah vehicle can catch on fire . please help us to resolve this situation thanks

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later ReleaseNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

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