Lemon Law Check › 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1783 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler:
| Steering | 1109 complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 156 complaints |
| Power train | 134 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 103 complaints |
| Suspension | 72 complaints |
| Structure | 61 complaints |
"When the vehicle is in reverse, whether stationary or moving, sometimes the parking assist grid lines do not show up at all on the screen that you are looking at which are supposed to help you when you are backing the vehicle up. the grid lines let you know how far to keep bac…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020
"I recently had a local jeep dealer install a mopar factory 2" lift kit on my 2018 jeep wrangler rubicon a few weeks ago. since the 2" lift was installed, when the jeep hits a highway break, bump/pothole, anywhere between 30mph up to normal highway speeds, i get the "death wob…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the rear window defroster cord had separated from the window and malfunctioned. the failure caused the rear defroster not to operate and created a visibility hazard for the driver. the vehicle was taken to home…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
| Seat belts:front:anchorage 26/09/2019 · 19V680000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame. |
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| Structure:frame and members 28/09/2018 · 18V675000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability. |
| Structure:frame and members 12/04/2018 · 18V231000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose. |
| Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 08/11/2018 · 18V786000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly. |
| Power train:automatic transmission 01/05/2018 · 18V280000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmi… |
| Electrical system:wiring 17/05/2018 · 18V332000 | Chrysler (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 Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 201… |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Wrangler has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My Wrangler — Free →Based on 1783 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler are steering, electrical system, power train.
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Wrangler has had steering or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.