2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. The driver's-side Active Head Restraint (AHR) suddenly deployed/opened without the vehicle being involved in a collision or rear impact. The head restraint separated/opened with significant force and will not remain in its normal position. I am not aware of…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“I was traveling south on Lee Jackson hwy in Staunton Va at about 40 to 45 mph and was t-boned on the right passenger side with the impact just in front of the passenger door and front quarter panel. The damage ended up being all the way to the right rear passenger door. None of the air bags or side…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 5% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 5% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 103 | 8% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 209 | 9% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 33 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.