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2018 Jeep Wrangler other problems

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 210 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

210

Other complaints

8%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Wrangler other complaints by model year210 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 3 complaints1995: 7 complaints1997: 15 complaints1998: 18 complaints1999: 11 complaints2000: 11 complaints2001: 16 complaints2002: 8 complaints2003: 4 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 15 complaints2006: 13 complaints2007: 22 complaints2008: 45 complaints2009: 19 complaints2010: 43 complaints2011: 33 complaints2012: 54 complaints2013: 74 complaints2014: 50 complaints2015: 58 complaints2016: 53 complaints2017: 36 complaints2018: 210 complaints2019: 62 complaints2020: 57 complaints2021: 128 complaints2022: 59 complaints2023: 54 complaints2024: 111 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Wrangler other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V320000OtherApril 23, 2019 · 94 units

Defect

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.

Consequence

If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.

What owners report

“AS I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE JEEP. I MERGED TWO LANES OVER TO TRY TO TURN ON A SIDE STREET AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. I PUT THE JEEP IN PARK, TURNED IT OFF, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WE RAN UP A NEAR BY HILL, TURNED AROUND AND THE ENTIRE JEEP WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 19, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA has 210 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler other — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 19V320000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.