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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of its 853 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. There is no related recall for this problem area, and the median mileage at failure is 19,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
25
3% of 853
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
19,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a 'service air suspension immediately' warning appearing repeatedly, sometimes causing the vehicle to drop in ride height or enter a reduced 'park/exit mode'.
  • Some drivers describe a grinding or loud compressor noise coming from the front wheel area at startup or while driving, tied to the air suspension system.
  • One owner reported a control arm breaking while driving at 40-45 mph, causing the vehicle to pull to the side and strike a curb, damaging the rotor and ball joint.
  • Tire wear and durability complaints include tread loss after 14,000 miles and reduced traction, along with vulnerability to punctures.
  • A separate report describes a hard impact and loud noise while driving 50-55 mph with no visible road debris, suspected to involve the lower suspension on the right side.

When 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2018, latest Feb 20, 2026.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2018Dec 2018Nov 2019Feb 2021Oct 2021Jan 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2018 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 201010 (8%)
  2. 201144 (3%)
  3. 201252 (3%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201470 (3%)
  6. 201531 (2%)
  7. 201610 (3%)
  8. 201714 (4%)
  9. 201825 (3%)
  10. 201912 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 202135 (9%)
  13. 202223 (9%)
  14. 202364 (17%)
  15. 20247 (3%)
  16. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this area for the 2018 model year, which is 3% of its 853 total complaints, in line with most other model years of the Grand Cherokee.
Is there a recall for suspension issues on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 19,500 miles.
Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2018 model year, with no fires reported.

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.