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Buying a used 2018 Jeep Cherokee? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls, several of them serious: a fuel tube that may leak into the engine, an oil pump failure that can stall the engine, cruise control that may stick on, a front axle shaft that can break, an engine computer stalling defect, and a power transfer unit failure with rollaway risk. Owners filed 683 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, five fires and seven injuries, concentrated in the power train, electrical system and engine.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written proof each recall was performed, especially the fuel tube, oil pump and power transfer unit.
- Ask about stalling history and any transmission or axle repairs; look and smell for fuel or oil leaks.
- Test cruise control engaging and cancelling, and confirm the vehicle holds in Park on a slope.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee fuel tube may leak into engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Jeep Cherokee and Compass oil pump may fail, stalling engine | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep Cherokee front axle shaft may break | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep Cherokee power transfer unit may fail, rollaway risk | Power Train | high |
| Jeep Cherokee missing tire and rim size label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
683 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 292 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 190 | Yes |
| Engine | 155 | Yes |
| Brakes | 36 | None found |
| Steering | 30 | None found |
| Fuel System | 26 | Yes |