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2018 Jeep

Wrangler 4WD

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years
2018 Jeep Wrangler 4WD (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290
Power to weight
0.070 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.21
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
480 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
173 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,145 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
14
Owner complaints
1,783
Reported injuries
13

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

  • STEERING43%
  • SUSPENSION13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,592 total.

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

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

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE19012opened Sep 16, 2019STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    Frame weld deficiencies

  • PE19008opened Jul 29, 2019SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    Seat belt buckle bracket failure

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

  • DP18004opened Nov 16, 2018STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    Frame Weld Deficiencies

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.