2018 Jeep Cherokee safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
11
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (7 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles were involved in 53 fatal crashes with 24 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskPower transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and… · Apr 29, 2025
- Crash riskPowertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the… · Aug 9, 2018
- Crash riskBearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly… · Jul 26, 2018
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018
- Fire riskThese vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel… · May 1, 2018
- Crash riskEngines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure · Oct 24, 2017
- Crash riskTire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was… · Aug 31, 2017