2018
Jeep Cherokee

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Available trims

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  • Latitude FWD
    Starts at
    $24,395
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude Tech Connect FWD
    Starts at
    $24,395
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude Tech Connect 4x4
    Starts at
    $25,895
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude 4x4
    Starts at
    $25,895
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude Plus FWD
    Starts at
    $26,295
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude Plus 4x4
    Starts at
    $27,795
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD
    Starts at
    $29,795
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Trailhawk 4x4
    Starts at
    $30,995
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 4x4
    Starts at
    $31,295
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Overland FWD
    Starts at
    $34,095
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Overland 4x4
    Starts at
    $37,340
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New Latitude Plus trim level available
Five-seat compact SUV
Four-cylinder or V-6 power
Nine-speed automatic transmission
Three four-wheel-drive systems available
Automatic emergency braking available

The good & the bad

The good

Refined ride
V-6 power
Steering feel
Uconnect 8.4 multimedia system
Roomy cabin

The bad

Sometimes-clunky nine-speed transmission
Transmission slow to kick down
Brake-pedal feel
Blurry backup camera image
Navigation system's map graphics
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 282 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.6
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By SarahLynneBell from Ogden, Utah
    Used to own this car
    January 7, 2025

    This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned when

    This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned when it came to reliability. Full head gasket failure at 80,000 miles. The vehicle was well maintained, even early oil changes. Full head gasket failure 10,000 miles later. Over $9000 in repairs. You never feel secure or comfortable in this vehicle because something is always breaking. Even during the very rare times the vehicle is not having issues, it runs terrible.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Tony from Houston TX
    Owns this car
    December 1, 2024

    I have a 2018 Cherokee latitude plus.

    I have a 2018 Cherokee latitude plus. More than 140k miles. Very nice SUV. I think most of this bad reviews are not fair. I will buy a new one in the near future.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Chelsea
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2024

    Bought 2018 Jeep Cherokee brand new consumed oil from day

    Bought 2018 Jeep Cherokee brand new consumed oil from day one. Have to dump extra 1-2 quarts of oil inbetween oil changes. Vinyl peels off doors. Service shifter keeps coming on starting doing it from start. Speakers tic. Center console came loose in the first year. All around hunk of junk. Front is all plastic cheap made. Made cheap enough a dog can destroy it to the point of not working.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Mark
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2024

    Low mileage but lots of issues in my experience compare

    Low mileage but lots of issues in my experience compare to my Toyota Corolla before this jeep , now my Cherokee trade into my rav4 so happy the performance
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Kevin H. from Redwood City Ca
    Owns this car
    June 20, 2023

    Wish I never bought a jeep!!!

    I am beyond disappointed with this vehicle! At 50,000 mile it practically lives at the dealer. Engine block cracked shower real.and took 13 weeks to replace. After that had it for one day car is spazzing out back to the dealer. Dealership doesn’t call with updates, I have to hound them.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Scott from Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Owns this car
    December 25, 2022

    Good Reliable Vehicle.

    I like this car a lot. I gave up a lot of interior space when I traded in my Journey for the Cherokee and the ride is not quite as smooth along with less gas milage but every other way it is far superior. Love the 4x4 and how it handles in snow. The interior design is very nice as is the exterior design. More sleek. It is still a nice comfortable ride, especially on the highway. It is much more reliable than my last car. The seat and steering wheel warmers are an extremely nice touch. Yea, I like the Jeep Cherokee very much.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bob from Fernley
    Owns this car
    November 4, 2022

    2018 Jeeps suck!

    The only year between 2013 and 2023 that you can not update or get Apple Car Play? Why did they just exclude this one year? If you have the Grand Cherokee you can get it? Without this you can't use the GPS from your phone or upload software updates? I could change the Head Unit, at a cost of $2,000.00 and even then I have to take it to a dealership so they can get their piece of the action?
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By AngelaM from Raleigh NC
    Owns this car
    June 14, 2021

    I love the spacious on the inside

    Love the interior and exterior , has all the features I need and will use ! Very sexy car :) I love the fact I can take my fur babies to beach now . They love to ride.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Goldieloxx76 from Pottsville, Pa
    Owns this car
    March 29, 2021

    Love it all!

    The interior is spacious, comfortable, and full off options. The exterior is sleek and attractive. Handles well. Good gas mileage. Haven't had any issues with it yet. Also love that it has a full sized spare tire and not a donut or the kits that the jeeps come with now.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Scott W from Burlington, Wi
    Owns this car
    February 26, 2021

    Perfect fit

    This car met all of our expectations plenty of leg room and is peppy enough to get up to speed without worrying about getting run over
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nettie from Cascade, Colorado
    Owns this car
    February 7, 2021

    Love my Cherokee Limited

    This is my 3rd Cherokee I’ve owned. Still a reliable, comfortable SUV. I love that when it’s slick and snowy, I can drive right up the pass to get home. I am 5’4” and I love that the driver seat sits me up higher. The cargo space is big enough that I’ve hauled desks, chests, and other ‘finds’.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cmd6245 from West Chazy NY
    Owns this car
    February 3, 2021

    I got a lemon

    Car is just over 3 years. I’ve owned it 2. It has blown a head gasket and the transmission harness needed replacing earlier this year. Car handles great in the snow so much so that today I put it in 4 low for the first time since I bought it and it dropped coolant all over my driveway. Check engine light is on and now it sits until I can call the garage again tomorrow. This car has less then 55k miles on it. I drive it less then 30 miles round trip a day and the occasional day trip on a weekend. I don’t horse it I don’t go off RD like it’s suppose to be able to. It should not be having these issues. Very disappointed. This is my 3rd Jeep and I will not buy another
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Latitude Plus (2 styles)
  • Latitude Tech Connect (2 styles)
  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Overland (2 styles)
  • Trailhawk (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Jeep Cherokee owners.

Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. 94.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 282 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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