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2018 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 112 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of its 1,820 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 4,039. Three related recalls cover a rear door latch, front track bar bracket welds, and rear underbody ladder rail corrosion.

Structure & Body complaints
112
6% of 1,820
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
4,039 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the hood flutters and lifts up an inch or more at highway speed, especially when passing large vehicles or trucks in high wind.
  • Some describe poorly done frame and track bar bracket welds with visible porosity, slag, and pinholes near suspension mounting points.
  • Several report fires starting underneath or at the front of the vehicle, sometimes preceded by a loud pop or smoke trailing behind the vehicle.
  • One owner reported the rear seat separated from its mounting points during a rear-end crash and partially exited the back window.
  • One owner reported the steering locked up while turning, resulting in a crash into a fixed object.

When 2018 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2018, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2018 Jeep Wrangler structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter192018 Q12019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q22023 Q32025 Q12026 Q2
112 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (19).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

  1. NHTSA 18V786000Nov 8, 2018Structure & Body52 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.

    Risk: If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.

  2. NHTSA 18V675000Sep 28, 2018Structure & Body18,055 vehicles

    Structure:frame and members

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

    Risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.

  3. NHTSA 18V231000Apr 12, 2018Structure & Body106 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.

    Risk: If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 20059 (1%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200723 (4%)
  4. 200822 (3%)
  5. 200910 (3%)
  6. 201018 (3%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201234 (4%)
  9. 201324 (4%)
  10. 201423 (4%)
  11. 201524 (5%)
  12. 201622 (5%)
  13. 201726 (8%)
  14. 2018112 (6%)
  15. 201929 (4%)
  16. 202023 (4%)
  17. 202123 (2%)
  18. 20225 (1%)
  19. 20238 (2%)
  20. 20241 (0%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 112 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Wrangler, which is 6% of the 1,820 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. Three recalls cover Structure & Body: campaign 18V786000 for a right rear door latch, 18V675000 for front track bar bracket welds, and 18V231000 for rear underbody ladder rail corrosion.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 4,039 miles.
Were there any fires or crashes tied to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 5 fires, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries among the 112 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Wrangler.

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.