Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering1,117
- Suspension343
- Electrical system268
- Unknown or other212
- Power train177
- Engine99
- Structure97
- Wheels61
- Service brakes54
- Electronic stability control (esc)46
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 104 2018 Wrangler vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 37 people died inside them, and 24 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2018 Jeep Wrangler failed the safety check 1.32% of the time — 20% less often than the average 2018 passenger car (1.65%). Median odometer at inspection: 48,538 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2018
5,764 new Jeep Wrangler cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were Germany (2,247), France (1,462), Spain (584).
- Average mass
- 2,046 kg
- Average CO₂
- 254 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 173 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 57% · Petrol 43%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
36 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 100% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €112,473.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde16
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld5
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm5
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Retroreflector ontbreekt4
- Stuurkogel te veel speling2
- Gordel beschadigd2
- Dimlicht niet juist aangebracht2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
344 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 18 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 374 of these cars first registered in 2018 took their annual MOT test. 83% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2018 the figure was 84%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% | 4.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% | 1.0% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Brakes | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Tyres | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.3% | 0.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
210 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 22% arrived as used imports, 76% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release | — | 27.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 12.8–13.4 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 298–313 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler JK 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.1 | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Wrangler JK 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 11.0 | 12.8 |
| Wrangler JK Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Wrangler JK Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.7 | 11.7 | 13.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
10 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
| 2024504 5 Sept 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument panel cluster could stop working. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display. Note: This recall… |
| 2023089 23 Feb 2023 | Powertrain Issue: Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmiss… |
| 2021035 28 Jan 2021 | Powertrain Issue: In certain circumstances, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmiss… |
| 2020083 3 Mar 2020 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, there would be a loss of … |
| 2019302 17 Jun 2019 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the liftgate glass may have an incorrect marking. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is use… |
| 2018539 28 Sept 2018 | Steering Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly welded front track bar bracket. This could result in the bracket separating from the frame, which would … |
| 2018422 9 Aug 2018 | Powertrain Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing t… |
| 2018281 25 May 2018 | Steering On certain vehicles, the steering intermediate shaft may not have been properly manufactured. If the shaft were to fail, the steering response could be reduced,… |
| 2018269 17 May 2018 | Engine On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the… |
| 2018181 12 Apr 2018 | Structure Certain vehicles may have been built with reduced corrosion protection on the left rear under body ladder rail. This could cause the affected area to corrode pr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011901 | Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011898 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011505 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Speaker Sound Bar At High Volume Level. |
| 11011504 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Sound Bar Or Sport Bar Area. |
| 11011171 | DAMPER - NONE |
| 11011150 | COVER KIT - HOOD |
| 11010496 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-09 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 11010487 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-10 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 11010476 | "Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper." |
| 11010473 | "Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper." |
| 11010205 | Plate - Planetary |
| 11009540 | Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative And Or Not Hot Enough. |
| 11008973 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008972 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008697 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev.F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008356 | Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008326 | Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module Will Not Initialize After Recent Service Replacement. |
| 11008246 | BOW - FOLDING TOP |
| 11007984 | Low Tire Pressure. Tire Valve Stem And Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Sensor Service. |
| 11006887 | WHEEL - STEEL |
| 11006814 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11006622 | Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning. |
| 11006516 | Shimmy Felt In Front End |
| 11006240 | Griding/Gear Clash From Transfer Case When Going Into 4WD, Above 5 mph (8 kph). |
| 11006237 | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-23-04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. D) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Frame weld deficiencies
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
Electrical overstress
Frame Weld Deficiencies
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation