How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 43 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2018 Wrangler, which is about 2% of the 1,820 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler windshield or defroster?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2018 Wrangler.

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

The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 12,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage, including one at 165 miles.

Are these windshield cracks linked to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this area on the 2018 Wrangler shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported, along with 1 fire complaint.

How does the 2018 Wrangler compare to other years for this issue?

The 2018 model's 43 complaints and 2% share are lower in share than years like 2012 and 2013, which had 5% and 6% shares respectively, but higher in raw count than most other years in the data.

2018 Jeep Wrangler Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, about 2% of that year's 1,820 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 12,000. No related recall is listed for this component.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 43; 2% of 1,820
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields crack or pop, often starting at the base near the defrost vents, sometimes right after the front defroster is turned on in cold weather.
Several owners report cracks appearing at very low mileage, including one case with only 165 miles on the odometer.
Front defroster airflow reportedly fails to clear the driver side of the windshield, leaving fog or ice buildup that blocks visibility.
Some owners describe the defrost problem as icing the wiper area, making it harder to see and forcing repeated manual clearing.
Dealers reportedly told some owners the windshield cracking was a manufacturing issue with no fix available.

When 2018 Jeep Wrangler visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2018, latest Aug 27, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2019 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Wrangler model year

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

20053 (0%)
20065 (1%)
200715 (3%)
200824 (3%)
20098 (2%)
201013 (2%)
201114 (3%)
201239 (5%)
201336 (6%)
201413 (2%)
20153 (1%)
20165 (1%)
20179 (3%)
201843 (2%)
201929 (4%)
202033 (5%)
202119 (2%)
20227 (2%)
20239 (2%)
20245 (1%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 43 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2018 Wrangler, which is about 2% of the 1,820 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler windshield or defroster?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2018 Wrangler.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 12,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage, including one at 165 miles.
Are these windshield cracks linked to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this area on the 2018 Wrangler shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported, along with 1 fire complaint.
How does the 2018 Wrangler compare to other years for this issue?: The 2018 model's 43 complaints and 2% share are lower in share than years like 2012 and 2013, which had 5% and 6% shares respectively, but higher in raw count than most other years in the data.