Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 689 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V011000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V494000 Half Shaft Bearing Cage may Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V282000 Fuel Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V670000 Oil Pump Failure Causing Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V543000 Rim Information missing from Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 297 complaints
- Electrical System 190 complaints
- Unknown or Other 174 complaints
- Engine 155 complaints
- Service Brakes 34 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
Of the 689 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 689 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee faces significant issues related to powertrain and electrical systems, evidenced by recalls and numerous complaints. Engine failures, especially at lower mileage, contribute to its below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- timing belt change
- coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual transmission noises
- frequent check engine light
- abnormal steering behavior
- recurrent electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.