Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 855 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 #24V838000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V426000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V759000 Accelerator Pedal may be Trapped by Floor Mat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E097000 Accelerator Pedal may be Trapped by Floor Mat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V280000 Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V048000 Fuel Line Separation may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 339 complaints
- Unknown or Other 267 complaints
- Engine 125 complaints
- Power Train 75 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 44 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
Of the 855 complaints on file, 42 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 855 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has significant issues with electrical, engine, and braking systems, based on recall and complaint data. ABS module malfunctions and high numbers of electrical complaints make this vehicle less reliable than average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 20,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| Crankshaft sensor | 30,000–70,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Fuel pump | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| EGR valve | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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 change every 7,500 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Illuminated brake warning light
- Erratic engine behavior
- Fuel efficiency drops significantly
- Unusual braking noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.