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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 27% of relevant complaints.
Better than 76% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 216 of 854 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (27%). For comparison, the 2017 scores 58% and the 2019 scores 33%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
The rest of the picture on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- Every owner quote, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 216 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 11 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner…
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed…
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Risk: If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
6 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 216 of 854 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (27%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 11 in total: 23V411000 (engine and engine cooling), 22V406000 (fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump), 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)), and more. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years are better?
The 2018 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Jeep Grand Cherokee years we track (27%). The other years run higher.
Should I buy a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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