How many 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners complained about visibility and wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2018 Grand Cherokee, which is 2% of the 853 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee windshield or sunroof?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2018 Grand Cherokee.

At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 20,000 miles, though individual sample complaints range from very low mileage to 90,000 miles.

Have there been any injuries from these issues?

NHTSA data shows 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Grand Cherokee, and no crashes or fires.

How does 2018 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this problem area?

The 2018 model's 15 complaints and 2% share are similar to most other years, with 2014 showing the highest count at 44 complaints and a 2% share.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of its 853 total complaints. There is no related recall for this area, and the median mileage at failure is 20,000. One injury has been reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 2% of 853
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield or rear glass cracks or fractures spontaneously while driving, with no reported impact.
Panoramic sunroof glass has shattered or fractured on its own, sometimes with glass falling into the cabin.
Front windshield wipers freeze to the windshield in cold weather even with the defroster running.
Backup camera display runs at full brightness at night and cannot be dimmed, temporarily impairing the driver's night vision.
Owners report tiny pit-like marks appearing between the layers of the windshield glass, most visible in low sunlight.

When 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2018, latest Jun 11, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Jun 2025; peak Nov 2023 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

20103 (3%)
201132 (2%)
201229 (2%)
201315 (2%)
201444 (2%)
201513 (1%)
20164 (1%)
20175 (1%)
201815 (2%)
20195 (1%)
20205 (2%)
20218 (2%)
20225 (2%)
20238 (2%)
20243 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners complained about visibility and wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2018 Grand Cherokee, which is 2% of the 853 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee windshield or sunroof?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2018 Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 20,000 miles, though individual sample complaints range from very low mileage to 90,000 miles.
Have there been any injuries from these issues?: NHTSA data shows 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Grand Cherokee, and no crashes or fires.
How does 2018 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this problem area?: The 2018 model's 15 complaints and 2% share are similar to most other years, with 2014 showing the highest count at 44 complaints and a 2% share.