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Jeep Cherokee

2018 only

982 classified complaints 7 recalls

239,437 sold in the US for 2018.

29 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2018 Jeep Cherokee have 982 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Transmission control module and sensors, typically surfacing around 34,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 227 complaints · 9.5/10k sold

Median onset: 34,500 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 149 complaints · 6.2/10k sold

Median onset: 33,125 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 119 complaints · 5.0/10k sold

Median onset: 106,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 88 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 86 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 23,676 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 61 complaints · 2.5/10k sold

Median onset: 31,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 55 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

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Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 43 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 23,132 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2018 compare with other Cherokee years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year and full specs/safety data.