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2018 Jeep Cherokee drivetrain & axles problems

296 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, which is 30% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
296 30% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
41,000 miles 145 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2018 Jeep Cherokee Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 41,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 34 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 35 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 35 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 9 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 12 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 9 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 4 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 4 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 2 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 41,000 miles
Based on 145 complaints that include mileage. 72% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles34
20k to 40k miles35
40k to 60k miles35
60k to 80k miles9
80k to 100k miles12
100k to 120k miles9
120k to 140k miles4
140k to 160k miles4
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles2

What the data shows

Of the 145 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 72% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the front axle fractured causing the vehicle to crash into a park vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted.

Reported at 37,000 miles, September 2020 Crash

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the transmission failed to shift into gear properly. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure. The contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the 4WD warning light was later illuminated.

Reported at 90,000 miles, November 2023

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