2018 Jeep Wrangler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 97about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,827 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 97 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the 1,827 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The welds on the frame of my jl Wrangler are not of acceptable quality for welding standards. Weld splatter, slag, porosity, showing signs of corrosion, insufficient penetration. I notice these deficiencies when looking at my track bar bracket weld. This weld which is on a recall has an x on it like it was noticed but not changed. Manufactured 6-18”
NHTSA complaint #11139467, filed 2018-10, 2,000 miles“Violent hood flutter, thought it was going to break latches/ swing up into windshield june 2018 less than a month after buying the Jeep (willy's w package) I took it from south florida on my way to nashville for a new job. Hood flutter all the way at 60-70mph on a highway. A week later I replaced the hood latches with after market ones and haven't had a problem since.”
NHTSA complaint #11232620, filed 2019-07, 300 miles“Steering wonders and is unresponsive at highway speeds requiring constant correction. This problem has nothing to do with the damper or track bar, as I have had these replaced, yet the problem persists (9/29/2019). I also, had the bcm body control module fail (7/11/2019) while in motion which caused the steering to lockup and the Jeep not respond (thankfully this was a low speed incident).”
NHTSA complaint #11258906, filed 2019-09, 12,500 miles“While my 16-year-old daughter and I were driving on the fl 528/beachline expressway the entire clutch pressure plate assembly exploded off my vehicle. Fluids drained and ignited. The entire vehicle was burned to ashes. The full accident investigation report is included in the upload.”
NHTSA complaint #11353833, filed 2020-09, 25,000 miles“I notice when driving on 2 lane highways and meeting bigger vehicles the hood comes up and it appears as if the rubber latches are going to snap. It will absolutely startle you and I could see it causing an accident. There is no way a hood should lift up as much as it does. This occurs at any speed over 50mph when meeting other vehicles and is worse the bigger the other vehicle is.”
NHTSA complaint #11111279, filed 2018-07, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 18V675000Sep 28, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036282Aug 12, 2026ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- 11036281Aug 12, 2026D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
- 11030435Mar 27, 2026Wind Noise From Hard Top Freedom Panels Near Rear View Mirror While Driving.
- 11029836Feb 25, 2026Handle - inside release
- 11029765Feb 25, 2026Handle - inside release
- 11029683Feb 21, 2026Door Hem Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Filifom corrosion at the hem area of the door. This bulletin involves removing…
- 11029691Feb 19, 2026ID-25-11 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- 11029690Feb 19, 2026D-25-15 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 | 97 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 24% |
| 2001 | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 | 56 | 22% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
1,117 complaintsSuspension
343 complaintsElectrical system
268 complaintsOther or unknown
213 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
177 complaintsEngine
99 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 28, 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