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2018 Jeep

Cherokee 4WD

Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Jeep Cherokee: best and worst years
2018 Jeep Cherokee 4WD (photo 1 of 3)
2018 photoMr.choppersCC BY-SA 3.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.039 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
687 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
7

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN30%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • ENGINE16%
  • SERVICE BRAKES3%
  • STEERING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 998 total.

Jeep Cherokee: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

147 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 22, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2523000003 REV.A

    Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.

  • Apr 11, 2026POWER TRAIN21-027-26 REV. A

    Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? C1494-07 - PTU Fork Position-Mechanincal Failures. Customers m

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN21-027-26

    Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? C1494-07 - PTU Fork Position-Mechanincal Failures. Customers m

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN14082

    (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN14081

    (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN14079

    (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN14078

    (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

  • Apr 8, 2026POWER TRAIN111447

    ID-26-19 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

  • and 139 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.