2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 855 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 855 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 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 was traveling south on cambridge rd. As I was approaching a shopping plaza, a vehicle was attempting to exit the parking lot of the plaza also heading south. As the vehicle was attempting to make the left hand turn, it pulled in front of my car, driving me off the road. I had to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting that car, and when I did I crashed into an electrical pole, destroying the entire front end and totaling the car. The airbags did not deploy and this is why I'm filing this report.”
NHTSA complaint #11144724, filed 2018-11, 195 miles“I purchased a new 2018 Grand Cherokee trailhawk edition last fall that was factory equipped with rock rails . I have discovered that the factory specified jacking location pinch points are obscured by the rails and no longer accessible using the supplied jack. There are cutouts in the rails but they are not large enough to allow access to the jacking location points. I had the first service performed at the dealership and showed them the problem. They also could not locate a safe jacking location using the factory supplied tools. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195260, filed 2019-04, 9,500 miles“Started making a cracking lose metal noise when hitting a small bump or turning the wheel all the way to either side...while driving on the freeway 405 south coming from the 10 downtown..I was going about 40 MPH as rush hour started..on a small ramp turning the steering wheel started shaking and within a sec the front driver wheel rolled out , truck landed hard on the highway while still moving breaks got stuck, shift it to natural, push bottom to kill the engine. And emergency break was applied to stop the truck.. Fender and ball joints and otors were damage as well as the shocks I believe...”
NHTSA complaint #11397477, filed 2021-02, 52,000 miles“The glue of the dashboard has caused the leather on the dashboard to bubble on my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I brought it to the jeep dealership, and they said it happens all the time from the sun. Its a known defect, but its not covered by the extended warranty. They said they have had recalls on this in the past with other years and models, but not this year/model yet. I reached out to Jeep Cares and Chrysler, but neither will help.”
NHTSA complaint #11605846, filed 2024-08“Hi My safety issue on my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee radio face delaminating uncontrollably glitching screens back and forth calling sos controlling climate controls volume up and on radio switching stations etc.. Getting worse Danny”
NHTSA complaint #11447629, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 11034385Jun 26, 2026Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11031241Apr 1, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11026565Dec 3, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11026570Dec 1, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
339 complaintsOther or unknown
271 complaintsEngine
125 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsSeats
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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