2018 Jeep Wrangler
2018 Jeep Wrangler in NHTSA data: length 407–462 cm, curb weight 1,794–2,021 kg and 14 recall campaigns.
2018 Jeep Wrangler at a glance
NHTSA lists 5 specification rows for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Overall length is 407–462 cm (160.2–181.9 in), width 188 cm, height 187 cm and wheelbase 246–301 cm (96.9–118.5 in). Curb weight is 1,794–2,021 kg (3,955–4,456 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 407–462 cm (2017: 388–440 cm) and curb weight 1,794–2,021 kg (2017: 1,717–1,969 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRANGLER JL 3.6L RUBICON 2DR SUV | 407 cm160.2 in | 188 cm74 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 246 cm96.9 in | 1,880 kg4,145 lb |
| WRANGLER JL 3.6L RUBICON 4DR SUV | 462 cm181.9 in | 188 cm74 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 301 cm118.5 in | 2,021 kg4,456 lb |
| WRANGLER JL 3.6L SAHARA 4DR SUV | 462 cm181.9 in | 188 cm74 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 301 cm118.5 in | 1,971 kg4,345 lb |
| WRANGLER JL 3.6L SPORT 2DR SUV | 407 cm160.2 in | 188 cm74 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 246 cm96.9 in | 1,794 kg3,955 lb |
| WRANGLER JL 3.6L SPORT 4DR SUV | 462 cm181.9 in | 188 cm74 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 301 cm118.5 in | 1,905 kg4,200 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V676000 | 12 September 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… |
| 24V652000 | 5 September 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and… |
| 23V116000 | 23 February 2023 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. |
| 21V028000 | 28 January 2021 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. |
| 20V124000 | 3 March 2020 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. |
| 19V680000 | 26 September 2019 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame. |
| 19V320000 | 23 April 2019 | EQUIPMENT | Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving. |
| 18V786000 | 8 November 2018 | 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. |
| 18V675000 | 28 September 2018 | 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. |
| 18V524000 | 9 August 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and… |
| 18V343000 | 25 May 2018 | STEERING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed. |
| 18V332000 | 17 May 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM… |
| 18V280000 | 1 May 2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission. |
| 18V231000 | 12 April 2018 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 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. |
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