2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,005 miles. The words owners use most often: “chrysler dodge” (9% of reports).
- 75power train complaints
- 20,005median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 7 of 75 complaints (9%)
- Put park: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Subject: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee â Sudden Loss of Power, PCM Failure, Electrical Failures, and Concern Regarding Recall-Related Symptoms I am filing this complaint because my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power while I was driving, and I am very concerned…
I am reporting repeated drivetrain and transmission failures involving my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. The problems began with failure of the driveshaft carrier bearing, which was replaced with a brand-new component by an independent mechanic. The transfer case subsequently required replacement…
The Jeep was giving me a warning sign. It said stop slowly. Your jeep will shut off so I replaced the two batteries. As my Mechanic told me I replaced the alternator. I also replaced the ground wires. Nothing is making my jeep start. We ran the codes on the jeep and it came back as a U0100 code…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokees have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about power train for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (9% of the 855 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,005 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “chrysler dodge”, in 7 of 75 complaints, followed by “put park” (5).
Other 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (339)
- Engine problems (125)
See all 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or power train problems across all Grand Cherokee years.