2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Steel uniframe
Production Years for Series :	2011 -
Price :	MSRP: $30,595-50,995
Weight :	4545 lbs \| 2061.577 kg
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	26
Combined MPG :	1.00
Introduced At :	2009 New York International Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.371

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	3604 cc \| 219.9 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy

V 6 60-degree \| Common-rail, 2000 bar, Solenoid Injectors \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	2988 cc \| 182.3 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	16.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Redline :	4800 RPM

V 8
Displacement :	5654 cc \| 345.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5150 RPM
Torque :	390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	5800 RPM

V 8 90-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	6417 cc \| 391.6 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	475 HP (349.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	470 Ft-Lbs (637 NM) @ 4300 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Compression :	10.9:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6400 RPM

Transmission:
8 Automatic ZF; with overdrive , 8 Automatic TORQUEFLITE 8HP95

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.71
2nd Gear :	3.14
3rd Gear :	2.11
4th Gear :	1.67
5th Gear :	1.29
6th Gear :	1.00
7th Gear :	0.84
8th Gear :	0.67

Handling

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V411000
Summary	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 stall.
Consequence	An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V426000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V406000
Summary	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.
Consequence	Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V699000
Summary	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.
Consequence	Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy	FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA Campaign ID	18E097000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology ('SRT') and Trackhawk vehicles. These floor mats may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly inhibiting the pedal from returning to an idle position.
Consequence	If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB5.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20120616
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V332000
Summary	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 Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence	If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20170522
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V759000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20170906
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V524000
Summary	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 Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence	A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20171011
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V048000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20180213
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V280000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a wheelbase size of 114.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a length of 189.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a width of 84.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 39.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has legroom of 40.30 inches.

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Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee had an MSRP of $30,595 - $$50,995 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee had the following engine options: V 6Vee-Type (3604 cc | 219.9 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6Vee-Type (2988 cc | 182.3 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5654 cc | 345.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5150 RPM and 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 4250 RPM

V 8Vee-Type (6417 cc | 391.6 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 475 HP (349.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 470 Ft-Lbs (637 NM) @ 4300 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have? A: The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee had the following gearbox options: 8 speed Automatic ZF; with overdrive, 8 speed Automatic TORQUEFLITE 8HP95.