2018 Jeep Cherokee Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 190 of 684 total complaints (28%) on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists two related recalls (18V524000 and 18V332000) and a median failure mileage of 35,250 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 190
- 28% of 684
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Park assist activates on its own while driving at highway speed and shifts the transmission into neutral, refusing to re-engage drive.
- Vehicle loses all power and shuts off unexpectedly at low or high speed, sometimes locking the steering wheel and making the car impossible to control.
- Cruise control switches on and off by itself and the engine stalls while cruise control is engaged.
- Charging/battery warning light and auto start/stop error appear together, followed by the steering becoming very difficult to turn.
- Service shifter warning indicator and gear shift lights illuminate while the vehicle is stationary or moving at various speeds.
- A fire was reported to have started from the rear defroster wiring near the liftgate glass while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
When 2018 Jeep Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2018, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
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.
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.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
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.
Electrical System complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 190 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Cherokee, which is 28% of the 684 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the years in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee's electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 18V524000 covering the powertrain control module and campaign 18V332000 covering a software flash on the engine/powertrain control module.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Cherokee is 35,250 miles.
- Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires on the 2018 Cherokee?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Cherokee, with 0 injuries reported.