2018 Jeep Wrangler safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 5
Investigations opened: 4
Investigations closed

Sep 19, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Sep 12, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V676000
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Sep 5, 2024 Recall
Recall 24V652000
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Oct 29, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19012
Frame weld deficiencies
Feb 23, 2023 Recall
Recall 23V116000
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Sep 17, 2021 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Jan 28, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V028000
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mar 3, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V124000
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dec 12, 2019 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE19008
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
Sep 26, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V680000
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Sep 17, 2019 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP18004
Frame Weld Deficiencies
Sep 16, 2019 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE19012
Frame weld deficiencies
Jul 29, 2019 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE19008
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
Apr 23, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V320000
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Apr 19, 2019 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Nov 16, 2018 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP18004
Frame Weld Deficiencies
Nov 8, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V786000
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Sep 28, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V675000
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Aug 9, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V524000
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
May 25, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V343000
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
May 17, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V332000
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
May 1, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V280000
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Apr 12, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V231000
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.