2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Common Problems
Ranked from 258 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Infotainment Screen Delamination and Malfunction
159complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe infotainment screen delaminates, causing random touches, changes in settings, and malfunctions, leading to distractions and safety hazards.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Malfunctioning UConnect Touchscreen
32complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe touchscreen malfunctions, changing settings, making calls, and becoming uncontrollable.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
UConnect System Glitching and Random Function Activation
26complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe UConnect system experiences random function activations, including calls, changes in temperature, and navigation, leading to distractions and potential safety risks.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Service Brake Recall Issues
17complaintsSafety riskBrakesIssues with the service brake system, including recalls and unavailability of replacement parts, leading to potential safety concerns.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Issues Leading to Unintended Acceleration
17complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to shift properly out of park, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and potentially crash.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Backup Camera Malfunction
15complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe backup camera does not work properly, often failing to display or turn on.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Infotainment System Delamination
12complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment screen delaminates, causing random button presses and screen malfunctions.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Brake Lights Remain Illuminated After Turning Off Vehicle
6complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake lights remain illuminated after the vehicle is turned off, posing a risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Fuel Tank Misreading During Refueling
3complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe fuel tank misreads during refueling, stopping the pump prematurely and requiring manual adjustments.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Battery Drain and Alternator Overcharging
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery drains rapidly, and the alternator overcharges, causing the battery terminals to become hot and emit a burning smell.
$400–$1,000est. alternator replacement · 1.5–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Electrical System Malfunctions Including Dashboard Lights and Power Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalVarious electrical malfunctions occur, including dashboard lights failing to illuminate correctly and power issues affecting vehicle systems.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system intermittently turns off the engine at idle, requiring the driver to manually restart the vehicle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Stall During Operation
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often without warning, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.