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.
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.
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.