Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 Jeep Wrangler

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,927 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V676000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
46
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-09-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,863
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-05
Owners notified
2024-10-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,201
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-11-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
42,887
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-28
Owners notified
2021-03-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V124000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
33,237
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-03
Owners notified
2020-04-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V680000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
11,463
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-26
Owners notified
2020-03-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V320000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
Vehicles affected
94
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-23
Owners notified
2019-05-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V786000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
52
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-08
Owners notified
2018-12-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V675000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
18,055
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-28
Owners notified
2018-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.

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 18V343000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
539
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-25
Owners notified
2018-06-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.

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 18V280000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-06-28

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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 this recall is U43.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V231000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
106
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-12
Owners notified
2018-09-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering1,1505,000 mi
Suspension3557,200 mi
Electrical system33718,570 mi
Unknown or other2356,000 mi
Power train19025,000 mi
Engine13315,600 mi
Structure: body1003,600 mi
Service brakes738,000 mi
Wheels637,200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)467,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4211,000 mi
Vehicle speed control255,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system247,000 mi
Air bags1412,000 mi
Seats1412,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1469,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1161,000 mi
Seat belts1018,000 mi
Exterior lighting86,500 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection8—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6—
Structure643,673 mi
Power train: clutch assembly429,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper480,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3100,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3—
Structure: interior panels: sun visor396,800 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette235,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2780 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads290,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor290,100 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments243,673 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields22,900 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Traction control system2138,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2654 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior296,800 mi
Back over prevention: camera system17,800 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1—
Back over prevention: warnings1100 mi
Electrical system: software12,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)144,000 mi
Equipment117,503 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights11,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Lane departure: assist11,000 mi
Lane departure: warning17,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch129,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)154,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands154,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: linkage: clutch cable/rod/arm1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit123,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission146,465 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1654 mi
Steering: column16,200 mi
Steering: electric power assist system155,000 mi
Suspension: front158,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Visibility: windshield130,000 mi

The 2017 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 2 times 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.