2018 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1827 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Steering (1117), Suspension (343), Electrical System (268).
Key takeaways
- 1827 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 25 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 | 268 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 212 | 12% |
| Power Train | 177 | 10% |
| Engine | 99 | 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%.
| 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.
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...
Steering,suspension - filed 2026-10-14
Death wobble dealer states was repaired by a bushing, lakeland Chrysler dodge selling and servicing dealer. They can not duplicate but no one is ever available to road test. Spoke with General manager and was told to trade in not we want to fix
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-13
The contact’s wife owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle made an unusual sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the skid plate had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The ...
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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.