2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 63 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of all complaints for the year, with 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 6,000 miles. Two related recalls exist, though neither targets the fuel-fill issue most owners describe.
- Fuel System complaints
- 63
- 7% of 853
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel pump nozzles repeatedly click off as if the tank is full within seconds of starting to fuel, even at multiple stations and pumps.
- Some owners report fuel spraying or spitting back out of the fill neck while refueling, in one case causing facial and upper body burns.
- Vehicle stalled without warning while driving, preceded by an abnormal fuel odor and smoke near the passenger side.
- Accelerator pedal was pressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate, though the dealer could not duplicate the failure.
- Owners describe capless gas tank design as the likely cause of slow, interrupted fueling that can take several minutes to add a small amount of gas.
When 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 1, 2018, latest Aug 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- NHTSA 18V048000Jan 11, 2018Fuel System1,242 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Risk: If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.
Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 63 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 7% of the 853 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes, two related recalls exist: 22V406000 covers a high pressure fuel pump failure on 3.0L diesel models (2014-2020), and 18V048000 covers a fuel line separation risk on 2018 Trackhawk models with the 6.2L Supercharged engine.
- What is the main fuel system complaint for the 2018 Grand Cherokee?
- Most owners describe the fuel pump nozzle clicking off early during refueling, as if the tank were full, sometimes with fuel spraying back out.
- Have there been any injuries linked to this issue?
- NHTSA data shows 2 injuries, 4 crashes, and 1 fire associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Grand Cherokee.
- At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA was 6,000 miles.