2018 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
102 owners have reported engine problems on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 5,000–42,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
102 complaints 6% of all 2018 complaints 16,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (39 of 102). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Wrangler year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. See all 14 recalls for this year.
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Other 2018 Jeep Wrangler problems
Common questions
What are common 2018 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine control module (ECU / ECM) and crank / camshaft position sensor.
At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Wrangler engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 5,000–42,000 miles. The middle value is about 16,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2018 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Wrangler year has the most engine complaints?
The 2024 Wrangler, with 415 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.