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2018 Jeep Cherokee Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of its 684 total complaints, tied to 5 crashes and 6 injuries. There is no related recall filed for this issue on the 2018 model year.

Airbags complaints
16
2% of 684
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
19,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, including one crash involving a deer strike.
  • Some drivers describe intermittent airbag warning lights turning on and off without a clear cause, sometimes tied to a loose wiring connection.
  • Several complaints mention the airbag system disabling itself due to failed crash sensors, with one owner needing two sensor replacements.
  • One owner reported a clock spring and squib failure that required replacing the entire airbag unit because deployment could not be guaranteed.
  • A few reports describe the airbag warning light appearing after the vehicle stalled or lost power while turning.

When 2018 Jeep Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 9, 2019, latest Mar 17, 2026.

2018 Jeep Cherokee airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2019Feb 2020Nov 2021Jul 2022Nov 2023May 2024Sep 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 201448 (2%)
  3. 201541 (2%)
  4. 201631 (2%)
  5. 201726 (2%)
  6. 201816 (2%)
  7. 201942 (3%)
  8. 20207 (2%)
  9. 20218 (5%)
  10. 20223 (6%)
  11. 20231 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, making up 2% of the 684 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee airbags?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this issue on the 2018 model year.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links the 16 airbag complaints to 5 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee is 19,000 miles.
How does the 2018 Cherokee compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2018 model year has 16 airbag complaints at a 2% share, lower in raw count than 2014 through 2017 but similar in share percent to most other years listed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.