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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
685 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Electrical system problems dominate (41% of complaints, typically reported near 30k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#241 of 422Among the 2018 models with a matured record, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt ranks #241, scoring higher than 41% of them. See the 2018 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
3 open NHTSA defect investigations on file for this model year, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Speed control (33)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Electrical system
41%281 complaints · typically near 30k mi · 24 in the last 2 years
“I was driving my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 on the highway at approximately 65-70 MPH, when suddenly the car started sputtering and my check engine light came…”
Engine
14%97 complaints · typically near 43k mi · 24 in the last 2 years
“Rockers & cam shaft are worn and making ticking noise. I only have 86k on my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and am diligent with upkeep on the maintenance. This is a very k…”
Transmission & drivetrain
9%59 complaints · typically near 16k mi · 7 in the last 2 years
“While driving 2018 jeep grand cherokee the transmission will shift its self into neutral and say select desired gear. Then it will shut it self down in the middle of t…”
Brakes
7%49 complaints · typically near 4k mi · 18 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do…”
Check it against this car’s mileage
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Read all 685 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 61 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Jeep before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 30k miles). Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 43k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE SRT beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.