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2018 Jeep Cherokee

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Power train

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 63,130 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V011000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12,779 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position.

The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 702 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V494000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 48,990 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V282000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 357 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V670000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 22,242 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V543000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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