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Buying a used 2018 Jeep Wrangler? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls in this group. Clutch overheating and fracture, steering shaft and track bar weld defects, and rear frame corrosion deserve particular attention. Other recalls span cruise-control cancellation, stalling, restraints, displays, lighting, and latches. The 1815 unverified owner complaints include STEERING 1115, SUSPENSION 342, and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 266. Steering is the largest listed complaint area, making documented steering and suspension inspections especially relevant alongside recall completion records.
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.
- Request VIN-specific completion records for all applicable clutch recalls.
- Have steering welds, track bar attachment, and rear frame corrosion inspected.
- Request steering and suspension repair history; check camera, brake lights, and cluster.
- 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 Wrangler
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Clutch Can Overheat | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat, Fracture | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler Rear Frame Rail May Corrode | Structure | high |
| Multiple Chrysler Group Models Have Wrong Park Lock Rod | Power Train | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Steering Shaft Weld Defect Risk | Steering | high |
| Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Vehicles May Stall | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Front Track Bar Bracket Weld Defect | Structure | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Rooftop Tent Cover May Detach | Equipment | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Driver Seat Belt Buckle May Fail | Seat Belts | high |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat | Power Train | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Camera and Brake Light Failure | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep Wrangler Rear Door Latch May Not Lock | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1,815 complaints filed for this model year, including 22 mentioning a crash, 25 a fire and 13 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1115 | Yes |
| Suspension | 342 | None found |
| Electrical System | 266 | Yes |
| Power Train | 174 | Yes |
| Engine | 98 | None found |
| Structure | 97 | Yes |