2018 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1829 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Steering (1117), Suspension (343), Electrical System (269).
Key takeaways
- 1829 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 26 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1117 | 61% |
| Suspension | 343 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 269 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 212 | 12% |
| Power Train | 178 | 10% |
| Engine | 100 | 5% |
| Structure | 97 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 68 | 4% |
| Wheels | 61 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 46 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 41 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
On [XXX] at about [XXX] PM, I was driving my 2018 Jeep Wrangler (manual transmission) southbound on [XXX] near the [XXX] in Elkridge, MD at about 70 mph when the clutch failed suddenly. It felt like the transmission dropped out the bottom, I lost drive power, and I pulled onto the shoulder. A fire was burning on the ro...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-03
Vehicle shutting off. Keeps spitting warning lights. Engine hot
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-14
My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon developed an abnormal braking condition in which the vehicle felt as though the brakes were being applied without driver input, particularly when releasing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle experienced noticeable resistance and deceleration consistent with the brakes remaining p...
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More for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.