2018 Jeep Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 688 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 0% of the 688 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car went dead while driving. Took to the shop and said there was a software update/recall that caused the car to use more oil than normal and I was driving with no oil!!!!! This recall update had been released 6 days ago per my dodge/chrysler dealership. Why is this recall not here? Sounds very strange to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11383827, filed 2020-12, 35,000 miles“When the running lights and headlights are set to Auto, moving the lever to High Beam causes the lights to go out. I have been asking the dealer and trying to find a solution since buying the car new, but no recall had been issued for my VIN and the dealer will not correct the problem with a recall specific to my VIN and year/model. There is a known issue with the Smart Lighting Module that prevents the High Beam from activating and shuts off the headlight in the Auto position, and a software update has been issued for the newer models, but not for the 2018 Cherokee with the same software.”
NHTSA complaint #11734305, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10229122Mar 5, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10223160Mar 5, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10220778Mar 5, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10175505Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10175092Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10174172Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 20 | 1% |
| 2015 | 37 | 2% |
| 2014 | 47 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
296 complaintsElectrical system
190 complaintsOther or unknown
174 complaintsEngine
155 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology