Recalls
7campaigns
2 power train · 2 electrical · 1 fuel system
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
687filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.4 L 4-cyl· 9-speed automatic
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU
Power train
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
33.7% repairedof 63,130 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V011000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall
Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Consequence
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
77.5% repairedof 12,779 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V524000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Half Shaft Bearing Cage may Break
Power train · axle assembly · axle shaft
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.
- Consequence
- If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.
82.7% repairedof 702 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V494000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V332000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Fuel Leak may cause Fire
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.
83% repairedof 48,990 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V282000
Listed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Oil Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
- Consequence
- If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
92.1% repairedof 357 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V670000
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Rim Information missing from Label/FMVSS 110
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
99.9% repairedof 22,242 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V543000
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Owner complaints (687)
687 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
11involved a crash
5involved a fire
7injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 687 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 295 | 42.9% |
| Electrical system | 190 | 27.7% |
| Unknown or other | 174 | 25.3% |
| Engine | 155 | 22.6% |
| Service brakes | 36 | 5.2% |
| Steering | 30 | 4.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 3.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 2.9% |
| Air bags | 16 | 2.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 15 | 2.2% |
How 2018 compares with other Cherokee years
Best and worst Cherokee years →20142,647
20151,789
20161,406
20171,335
2018687
20191,650
2020309
2021166
202251
20233
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2,647 | 13 |
| 2015 | 1,789 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1,406 | 9 |
| 2017 | 1,335 | 6 |
| 2018 | 687 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,650 | 11 |
| 2020 | 309 | 3 |
| 2021 | 166 | 4 |
| 2022 | 51 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 17.4%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Jeep Cherokee suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
21
city
30
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 361 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 361 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 361 |
| 3.2 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,150 | 377 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 378 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 378 |
| 3.2 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | $3,300 | 388 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 385 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 | 412 |
| 3.2 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,600 | 416 |
| 3.2 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 21 | $3,600 | 432 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Jeep Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 25V011000 (power train), 18V524000 (electrical), 18V494000 (power train), 18V332000 (electrical), 18V282000 (fuel system), 17V670000 (engine), 17V543000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Jeep Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 687 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (295), Electrical system (190), Unknown or other (174) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 21 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2018 Jeep Cherokee get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Jeep Cherokee suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Jeep Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (166) and the 2014 the most (2,647). The 2018 drew 687. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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