Sell your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee for cash

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl engines. Even at 8 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a glance

Body styleStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl (turbocharged versions available) (supercharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 8-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Diesel
Fuel economy11–22 city / 17–30 highway / 13–25 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$6,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂408–664 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score1–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score1–4 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,598 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating6,500–6,800 lb
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD, Grand Cherokee TrackHawk 4WD
Age8 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 8 years old, a 2018 Grand Cherokee is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2018 Grand Cherokee weighed 4,598 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2018 Grand Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 18,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Service Brakes, HydraulicNov 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V838000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of…

Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that i

Engine and Engine CoolingJun 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V411000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine…

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, DieselJun 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V406000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicJun 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V426000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Engine and Engine CoolingNov 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V699000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

EquipmentOct 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V759000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position.

Risk: If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemAug 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000

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 2018 Chrysler…

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemMay 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000

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 3500 Cab…

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Power TrainMay 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V280000

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.

Risk: 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.

Fuel System, GasolineJan 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V048000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.

Risk: If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.

Common 2018 Grand Cherokee problems

Owners have filed 855 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA. 42 reports involved a crash and 10 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 33 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System331
  • Unknown or Other267
  • Engine125
  • Power Train72
  • Fuel/Propulsion System44
  • Seats40

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System18,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other16,000 mi
  • Engine14,000 mi
  • Power Train17,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5,000 mi
  • Seats39,000 mi

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4%
Suv, 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 447 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System73
  • Equipment38
  • Engine32
  • Engine and Engine Cooling32
  • Equipment27
  • Power Train25

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · S2621000004

    The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn T

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · 114537

    Evaporator - air conditioning

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · 114538

    Evaporator - air conditioning

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · 9100897Rev1

    Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC P

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Fuel System, DieselEA23001 · opened Mar 2023, openLed to recall 24V957

High pressure fuel pump failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engin

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

SeatsPE19014 · opened Sep 2019, closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When O

Selling a 2018 Grand Cherokee: questions

How much is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2018 Grand Cherokee that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2018 Grand Cherokees that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2018 Grand Cherokee with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2018 Grand Cherokee?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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