2018 Jeep Cherokee: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 678 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag kl generation (2014-2023):.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

678
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the Cherokee?

Across the 6 Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 500 (1996) to 2,113 (1999). With 678 complaints, the 2018 Cherokee sits belowthe model's median of 1,581.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
289
electrical system
189
engine
155
service brakes
35
steering
30

Recalls affecting the 2018 Cherokee

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

Campaign 18V282000

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.

power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Campaign 18V494000

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 c

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

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

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 17V543000

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

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the original XJ generation (produced until approximately 2001), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with owners praising legendary reliability, mechanical simplicity, and rugged capability.

  • KL Generation (2014-2023):
  • Severe 9-speed automatic transmission problems: including bad shifting, laggy downshifts (taking 2-3 seconds), clunking noises, loss of 4x4 capability, and widespread concerns about long-term reliability. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Cherokee. See the full Cherokee owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Cherokee listings typically run $14,997–$33,998 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

Other Cherokee model years

Compare every Cherokee year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.

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