2018 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Windshield cracks or distorts
- 27owner reports
- 11,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
138 of the 1,814 complaints on this car are about the windshield and wipers. 27 of those describe windshield.
Tick what matches of 27 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (27 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the windshield and wipers cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
NHTSA investigations into the windshield and wipers on the Wrangler
Windshield wiper failure. Closed oct 21, 1988, led to recall 88V-155.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 4,200 and 22,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Sun visors repeatedly breaking and affecting visibility through windshield. I have taken it to the dealership twice for replacements and, despite very little use, the issue keeps happening. I am very gentle and careful with the sun visors but despite this it keeps happening. I have installed no hardware or changed any factory-bought hardware that would cause the issue.”
Filed Mar 31, 2022
“I have had the rear defroster tab re soldered twice and the rear glass completely replaced. The second time the tab was resoldered 2/11/22, the next time I started the vehicle to warm up, the rear defroster was on and the entire rear window shattered”
Filed Feb 13, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 27 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 342 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 116 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 104 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 94 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 67 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 67 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 63 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 48 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 46 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 42 reports
- Paint peels or body rusts 40 reports