NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Wrangler JK

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

1,827

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

668

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

13

Crashes

22

Fires

25

Top reported issues — Jeep Wrangler JK

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Operating state

1,067

Steering behavior

738

Condition issue

627

Ride/handling behavior

609

Vibration/harshness

474

Reporting mechanism

264

Driver assistance issue

119

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

114

Infotainment behavior

83

Noise

75

Thermal issue

72

Engine behavior

69

Performance issue

68

Fluid issue

52

Electrical issue

51

Braking behavior

49

Starting behavior

46

Powering on/off behavior

45

Recent change

44

Smell

31

Safety restraint issue

20

HVAC behavior

19

Communication/network issue

14

Lighting behavior

14

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Access/entry issue

11

Safety restraint behavior

7

Electrified system issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Oct 14, 2026


Death wobble dealer states was repaired by a bushing, lakeland Chrysler dodge selling and servicing dealer. They can not duplicate but no one is ever available to road test. Spoke with General manager and was told to trade in not we want to fix

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Oct 14, 2026


My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon developed an abnormal braking condition in which the vehicle felt as though the brakes were being applied without driver input, particularly when releasing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle experienced noticeable resistance and deceleration consistent with the brakes remaining partially engaged. An authorized Jeep dealership inspected the vehicle at approximately 53,542 miles and determined that both front brake calipers, both front brake hoses, brake…

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Oct 13, 2026


The contact’s wife owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle made an unusual sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the skid plate had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Oct 4, 2026


The front driver gauge cluster display frequently goes black. It’s done this for a while, but recently the display stays off a lot longer, making the vehicle less safe to drive. There is a recall for other Jeeps that do this, but my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU isn’t covered for some reason.

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 28, 2026


Jeep Chrysler is refusing reimbursement of recall expenses incurred due to the recall. The dealership (Cutter Honolulu) arranged alternate transport while the vehicle was being repaired, as per their documentation, but had the customer bear all expenses, contrary to the at no cost stipulation of an NHTSA recall order repair

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted after the recall repair. While driving 15 MPH, the instrument cluster failed to display the gear that the transmission was shifted to. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact stalled the engine and waited for the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was taken to…

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 25, 2026


My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL has excessive play in the steering and wanders while driving, requiring frequent steering corrections to maintain the vehicle's direction, particularly at highway speeds. I have been dealing with the steering issue for over a year. I am concerned that the excessive play and wandering could result in difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle, especially at highway speeds or during an emergency maneuver. I took the vehicle to an authorized Jeep dealership for…

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 24, 2026


I had Recall issue occur on my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU #19A Clutch Assembly. The issue also damaged the Transmission as stated possible in the recall. Additionally the dealership reported that recall required replacement of the cluster (Instrument cluster with all gauges). This was all done. However, upon picking up the jeep and driving home, I realized that the cluster was no longer showing what gear the car is in. I called and reported to the dealer. They asked me to bring in as they…

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 23, 2026


FCA US LLC is actively violating the intent of Safety Campaign 23V-116 by refusing to cover out-of-pocket consequential transmission damages. FCA’s own Part 573 Defect Report explicitly admits that the defective clutch pressure plate causes extreme friction, overheating, and fracturing capable of damaging the transmission case and nearby internal components. The vehicle operated under these defective parameters prior to the recall execution, subjecting the transmission internals to progressive…

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

Filed Sep 21, 2026


report to the dealer that my 2018 jeep has recall for clotch overheating and vehicle can catch on fire , and it has been 3 years with no respond or completion or the job been done , feel kind of scared for the safety of me and my family every day driving ah vehicle can catch on fire . please help us to resolve this situation thanks

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.