2018 Jeep Wrangler specs & fitment

JK / JL. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has bolt pattern 5x127 (71.5 mm bore), towing up to 3,500 lb, oil 0W-20, 5W-30.

Wheels & bolt pattern

Bolt pattern
5x127 (5x5.0")
Lug count
5
Center bore
71.5 mm

Applies across the JK / JL; based on 21 source records from other years of this generation.

Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.

Engines & fuel economy

EngineHorsepowerFuelMPG cityMPG hwyMPG combinedDrive
3.6L 6-cyl285 / 290Regular Gasoline 16–1820–2518–204-Wheel Drive
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid270Premium Gasoline 22–2324–2522–244-Wheel Drive

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.

Towing capacity

Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 3,500 lb, depending on configuration. Wrangler towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean

ConfigurationMax trailerTongueGCWRRequiredSource
2.0L, 4WD, Two-Door 2,000 lb 200 lb 8,016 lb —2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 368
2.0L, 4WD, Four-Door 3,500 lb 350 lb 8,117 lb —2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 368
3.6L, 4WD, Two-Door 2,000 lb 200 lb 8,016 lb —2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 368
3.6L, 4WD, Four-Door 3,500 lb 350 lb 8,117 lb —2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 368

Engine oil type & capacity

EngineOil gradeCapacity with filterSource
2.0L Engine 5W-30 5.0 qt (4.73 L) 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 511; 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 514
3.6L Engine 0W-20 5.0 qt (4.73 L) 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 511; 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Owner's Manual, p. 514

What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Wrangler oil capacity by year

Battery & wiper blades

Battery (3.6L (JK))
Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
Battery (JL)
Group 94R (H7), build-dependent (eTorque/ESS adds an AUX14 auxiliary battery) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
Battery (JL)
Group 48 (H6), build-dependent low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
Wiper blades
Driver 16", passenger 16" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.

Dimensions & weight

Length
152.8–181.9 in (3880–4620 mm)
Width
73.6–74.0 in
Height
70.9–73.6 in
Wheelbase
95.3–118.5 in
Curb weight
3785–4456 lb

11 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).

Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings

Recalls
14
Owner complaints
1824
Tested variantOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Later Release———3
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 DR 4WD Early release———3
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4 DR 4WD Later Release———3
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 DR 4WD Early release—3—3
Recall campaigns (14)
  • 24V676000 2024-09-12: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
  • 24V652000 2024-09-05: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • 23V116000 2023-02-23: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • 21V028000 2021-01-28: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • 20V124000 2020-03-03: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • 19V680000 2019-09-26: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
  • 19V320000 2019-04-23: EQUIPMENT
  • 18V786000 2018-11-08: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
  • 18V675000 2018-09-28: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  • 18V524000 2018-08-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
  • 18V343000 2018-05-25: STEERING
  • 18V332000 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • 18V280000 2018-05-01: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • 18V231000 2018-04-12: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.

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