2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlight beams do not function. Beam lights come on upon starting car then turn off moments after. Then I am driving done the street in complete darkness. I have taken the Jeep to the dealership of purchase ( Elmhurst Chrysler/jeep/dodge Elmhurst Illinois 630-834-8000 ) 4 times over several…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“The car keeps saying the turn signals are out when they all function properly. The car is equipped with the LED factory headlight systems. When it thinks the bulb is out it makes everything flash or turn off so other drivers can’t see your signal. Several other users are also reporting issues…”
filed Dec 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 11% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 53 | 2% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 3% |
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.