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2018 Jeep Wrangler Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 9.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
1,792Complaints
14Recalls
22Crashes
25Fires
13Injured
0Deaths

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

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Steering (61.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Steering complaints here are 9.9× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering1,110 · 61.9%RecalledRecall 18V343000
Suspension341 · 19%No official action
Electrical System251 · 14%RecalledRecall 18V332000 · Recall 18V524000 · Recall 24V652000
Power Train163 · 9.1%RecalledRecall 18V280000 · Recall 21V028000 · Recall 20V124000 · Recall 23V116000
Engine98 · 5.5%No official action
Structure:body88 · 4.9%RecalledRecall 18V675000 · Recall 18V231000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STEERING1,110 · 61.9%
SUSPENSION341 · 19%
Unspecified / other209 · 11.7%
POWER TRAIN163 · 9.1%
ENGINE98 · 5.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY88 · 4.9%
WHEELS61 · 3.4%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)46 · 2.6%
SERVICE BRAKES46 · 2.6%

Percentages are the share of the 1,792 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 14 campaigns

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 19V680000 · 2019 · reported 09/26/2019

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 18V675000 · 2018 · reported 09/28/2018

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 18V231000 · 2018 · reported 04/12/2018

If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 18V786000 · 2018 · reported 11/08/2018

If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · 2018 · reported 05/01/2018

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V320000 · 2019 · reported 04/23/2019

If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · 2021 · reported 01/28/2021

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V124000 · 2020 · reported 03/03/2020

The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering

NHTSA campaign 18V343000 · 2018 · reported 05/25/2018

If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 2018 · reported 08/09/2018

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 23V116000 · 2023 · reported 02/23/2023

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · 2024 · reported 09/05/2024

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 24V676000 · 2024 · reported 09/12/2024

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MAJOR DEADSPOT AND A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING. CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT IN STEERING WHEN DRIVING OVER 30MPH. WANDERS INTO OTHER LANE....ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF…”NHTSA complaint 11120812 — filed 08/18/2018 · STEERING
“NEW JEEP AND STEERING SEEMS TO WANDER WHILE HAVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CAN FEEL VERY SKETCHY AT TIMES.”NHTSA complaint 11119865 — filed 08/14/2018 · STEERING
“THE STEERING ON MY JEEP REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. VEHICLE DRIFTS LEFT AND RIGHT.”NHTSA complaint 11119707 — filed 08/13/2018 · STEERING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 1,110 of 1,792 NHTSA complaints (61.9%), followed by suspension (341), electrical system (251), unspecified/other issues (209). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have?

1,792 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

Yes — 14 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V680000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

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.