2018 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 268about this part
- Share
- 15%of 1,827 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 268 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of the 1,827 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Jeep starts to shake while driving and it is hard to hold onto steering wheel. Feels like you have no control. The mileage odometer goes from 999,999 back to correct one. It is a brand new 2018. Can't get the steering part because it is on back order. We didn't even get a notice about recall. I am so blessed my daughter has not been in an accident going to and from college”
NHTSA complaint #11396004, filed 2021-02, 30,000 miles“I have a push to start 2018 Jeep. The other day my car wouldn't start, battery died on it. It was fixed but then the AC/heat unit won't turn on at all. While looking for solutions I saw this issue was very common in 2018+ models and was wondering why there isn't recall on this if it's a electrical issue within the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11383523, filed 2020-12, 36,000 miles“I was going around the corner and the steering wheel locked up making it to where I had to pull hard the other way just to unlock it. And when I first got this vehicle the windshield shattered within two months of owning this Jeep. And now the steering wheel is locking up and also my controls are not working on my steering wheel and the column in the middle AC heater heater all the controls.”
NHTSA complaint #11377275, filed 2020-12, 49,000 miles“Rear defrost cable becomes disconnected from the rear glass where it is soldered. I had purchased my jl new not knowing it was already defected and the dealership had already ordered a replacement window. About a week to a week and a half after the install the opposite side(driver side)did the same thing. My guess would be the defroster is overheating causing the solder to loosen.”
NHTSA complaint #11170287, filed 2019-01, 2,100 miles“My reverse lights no longer come on when I have the vehicle in reverse. The backup camera is also suppose to engage when the vehicle is placed in reverse and the screen just stays on the radio screen and does not switch over to the backup camera. I took it to a repair shop and they could not figure out the issue either. We did a soft reset and also unhooked the battery for 15 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11240189, filed 2019-07, 6,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2018–2024, Gladiator 2020–2024
- 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2017–2018, Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2019, Dodge Grand Caravan 2017–2018 +14 more
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2018, Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038630Oct 17, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC. No…
- 11038523Oct 9, 2026Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following…
- 11038486Oct 9, 2026Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following…
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036150Aug 8, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC…
- 11036183Aug 6, 2026EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check…
- 11035998Jul 31, 2026ID-26-37 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 11035997Jul 31, 2026D-26-17 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
- 11035973Jul 31, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank IPC display. No information is displayed for the…
- 11034372Jun 23, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 39 | 53% |
| 2024 | 422 | 56% |
| 2023 | 198 | 53% |
| 2022 | 173 | 42% |
| 2021 | 308 | 32% |
| 2020 | 183 | 30% |
| 2019 | 152 | 20% |
| 2018 | 268 | 15% |
| 2017 | 45 | 14% |
| 2016 | 57 | 12% |
| 2015 | 81 | 17% |
| 2014 | 82 | 12% |
| 2013 | 103 | 16% |
| 2012 | 148 | 18% |
| 2011 | 83 | 17% |
| 2010 | 86 | 13% |
| 2009 | 35 | 9% |
| 2008 | 178 | 20% |
| 2007 | 82 | 15% |
| 2006 | 26 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 37 | 22% |
| 2000 | 23 | 9% |
| 1999 | 53 | 25% |
| 1998 | 58 | 22% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
1,117 complaintsSuspension
343 complaintsOther or unknown
213 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
177 complaintsEngine
99 complaintsBody and structure
97 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsWheels
61 complaintsElectronic stability control
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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