Model year record

2018 Jeep Cherokee

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,180 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V011000

Power train

Component
Power train
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
63,130
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-29
Owners notified
2026-02-19

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V524000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,779
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-09
Owners notified
2018-10-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V494000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
702
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-26
Owners notified
2018-09-20

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.

Safety risk

If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-17
Owners notified
2018-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V282000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
48,990
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-05-24

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V670000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
357
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-24
Owners notified
2017-12-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

Safety risk

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V543000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
22,242
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-31
Owners notified
2017-10-13

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train39345,000 mi
Electrical system20435,500 mi
Unknown or other19530,000 mi
Engine17328,000 mi
Service brakes3634,300 mi
Steering3322,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system297,123 mi
Vehicle speed control2325,000 mi
Air bags1918,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1531,436 mi
Suspension845,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6122,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Seat belts410,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4102,000 mi
Structure: body452,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4
Exterior lighting335,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Back over prevention: warnings270,021 mi
Electrical system: adas: rear occupant alert (ROA): camera/sensor2
Parking brake239,000 mi
Structure2102,000 mi
Wheels21,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2143,790 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery120,000 mi
Electrical system: software1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication1
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)112,000 mi
Lane departure: warning147,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly137,000 mi
Seats1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint145,000 mi

The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.