2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
341 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 28% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 341 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 84 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 40 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 84 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, with the START/STOP mode engaged, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the forward collision automatic braking system failed to engage. The contact sustained back pain. The contact also sustained trauma and had been seeking assistance from a therapist.
After turning on the ignition and putting car into reverse the reverse light flashes and car will not go into reverse, same for putting into drive. Engine light stays on. This problem only lasts for a few seconds and then the car can go into reverse. I brought it into the dealer they had it for 4 days and could only recreate the problem once. It has happened to me twice prior to bringing it into the dealer. The dealer could not find any electrical or engine issues.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Engine 141 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 73 complaints
- Brakes 63 complaints
- Fuel system 63 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints