2018 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 688 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 6% of the 688 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2018 Jeep Cherokee with under 30,000 miles on it. My car's stalled in the middle of an intersection while taking a right turn. My brakes and steering were locked, causing me to drift up on to a curb and hit a sign. No warning or indicator lights came on in the car prior to this. I had the car towed to the dealership that I am leasing the car from. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291548, filed 2019-12, 24,528 miles“While driving ABS, check engine, parking brake light up. Brakes start to shake like if a tire is slipping but its not. Steering wheel gets stiff. Transmission shifts very hard, all symptoms go away if the car is warm sometimes. Its impossible to predict when it will start doing all of these symptoms at once. We have not taken the vehicle up to high speeds until we take it to get checked out by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11397656, filed 2021-02, 32,491 miles“I was completing a turn when the vehicle lost all power and shut completely off causing me to loose control of the vehicle and hit a curb. Vehicle was then towed to dealership where I was advised this happened due to a safety feature of my car . When the car is low on oil when you turn it throws off the oil pressure sensor so the engine doesn't blow up . My last oil change was in feb my car is completely out of oil and no check oil light appeared .”
NHTSA complaint #11230601, filed 2019-07, 22,000 miles“'service shifter' light has come on the dash several times. Starting at 26,000 miles. Have taken it several time to crown chrysler doge Jeep in chattanooga tennessee for them to tell me it's only the battery. This battery has been replaced and this issue is still occurring. Tonight, september 18, 2020, my Jeep Cherokee notified service shifter the. Slammed the ebrake on while going 55. This is a major safety issue and the dealership keeps stating nothing is wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11359900, filed 2020-09, 37,800 miles“After getting my Jeep worked on at crown Jeep of chattanooga for my dash board saying 'shifter service' they replaced my shifter bezel claiming that was all that was wrong with it. This is after my Jeep three the ebrake in while going 65 down a highway. Tonight 9/28/2020 while backing out my driveway my Jeep threw the ebrake on itself again. Then did it while going in toward at 35 MPH. Chrysler dodge Jeep needs to be held accountable for their mistakes in their cars”
NHTSA complaint #11361624, filed 2020-09, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000172May 8, 2024SWITCH - BRAKE
- 10231800Jan 25, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10218443Aug 18, 2021DIFFERENTIAL, Rear Axle (KL 4WD w/DK2 = 1-SPEED RDM) The Differential, Rear Axle (aka RDM) design, pump design, Driveline Control Module (aka DLCM) hardware & software and…
- 10218442Aug 18, 2021DIFFERENTIAL, Rear Axle (KL 4WD w/DK4 = 2-SPEED RDM) The Differential, Rear Axle (aka RDM) design, pump design, Driveline Control Module (aka DLCM) hardware & software and…
- 10175609Apr 1, 2020Glass Run Window Seal For an issue of glass squeaking or making noise when rolling up/down. Verify that glass run seal is clear and clean of any dirt or debris, and make sure…
- 10174162Mar 25, 2020No Start, Keyless Button Only Goes To Accessory, 3rd Brake Lamp And Left Rear Tail Lamp Dim
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 30 | 9% |
| 2019 | 110 | 7% |
| 2018 | 38 | 6% |
| 2017 | 62 | 5% |
| 2016 | 103 | 7% |
| 2015 | 137 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 56 | 24% |
| 2000 | 105 | 28% |
| 1999 | 102 | 28% |
| 1998 | 88 | 22% |
| 1997 | 75 | 19% |
| 1996 | 93 | 21% |
| 1995 | 90 | 15% |
| 1994 | 65 | 13% |
| 1993 | 130 | 31% |
| 1992 | 40 | 35% |
| 1991 | 163 | 70% |
| 1990 | 153 | 57% |
| 1989 | 92 | 48% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 6 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
296 complaintsElectrical system
190 complaintsOther or unknown
174 complaintsEngine
155 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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