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2018 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHEROKEE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V011000April 29, 2025Power Train
18V524000August 9, 2018Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
18V494000July 26, 2018Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System › Software
18V282000May 1, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
17V670000October 24, 2017Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
17V543000August 31, 2017Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Power Train (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V011000Manufacturer no. 01C

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA
April 29, 2025
Owner notification
February 19, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
63,130 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V011000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2018
Owner notification
October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
September 7, 2017 – February 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V494000Manufacturer no. U78

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
July 26, 2018
Owner notification
September 20, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
702 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
October 30, 2017 – November 4, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.

Safety risk

If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V494000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V332000Manufacturer no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 17, 2018
Owner notification
June 4, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,815,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
November 5, 2012 – December 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Electrical System › Software; Electrical System › Wiring; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V332000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V282000Manufacturer no. U39

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
May 1, 2018
Owner notification
May 24, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,990 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
September 1, 2017 – January 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V282000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V670000Manufacturer no. T65

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2017
Owner notification
December 5, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
357 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
September 9, 2017 – September 28, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

Safety risk

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V670000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V543000Manufacturer no. T53

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
August 31, 2017
Owner notification
October 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,242 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
February 27, 2017 – August 10, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Wheels › Rim

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V543000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 29, 2025.