2018 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

155Engine complaints

22.8%Of all 679 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN288 · 42.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM187 · 27.5%

Unspecified / other172 · 25.3%

ENGINE155 · 22.8%

SERVICE BRAKES34 · 5%

Share of the 679 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“MY VEHICLE WS IN MOTION WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ON BRIEFLY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS MY VEHICLE LOST POWER COMPLETELY. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER…”NHTSA complaint 11230044 — filed 07/08/2019

“I HAVE A 2018 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE. PURCHASED APRIL 2018 WITH 17 MILES ON IT. IN NOVEMBER 2018 THE SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 11222917 — filed 06/27/2019

“WHILE IN MOTION, MY CAR CONTINUED TO STALL, 3 TIMES. ONCE ALSO THE WEEK BEFORE. THE CAR INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE…”NHTSA complaint 11221823 — filed 06/21/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee: 155 of 679 complaints on file (22.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee have in total?

679 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.