2018 Jeep Cherokee engine problems
159 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 159 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 87 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 32 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 87 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
All the engine oil leaked out of the car and started to smoke while I was in motion and the engine light came on but was perfectly fine at first. I do not know what had happened but my engine is now messing up and I almost got in a car accident.
Vehicle stalls at start of day after driving no more than a half a mile. This has happened for the past two days in traffic. Battery light comes on after stalls and does not start. Letting it sit for awhile it eventually starts. Battery was fully tested and holds charge. Decided to park vehicle and have it towed to dealer as to not risk traffic crash.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
- Drivetrain & axles 296 complaints
- Electrical system 191 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints