2018 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 408 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 1/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,874 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 11
Owner complaints: 832
Reported injuries: 32

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER22%
ENGINE10%
POWER TRAIN6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%
SEATS3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,180 total.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High pressure fuel pump failure
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

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

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.