2018 Model Year Vehicle Safety

The 2018 Model Year Recall Landscape

The 2018 model year includes 257 tracked vehicles in the NHTSA database, with a combined 39467 consumer complaints and 751 manufacturer-issued safety recalls. These figures represent real reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by vehicle owners and official recall campaigns initiated by automakers to address safety defects. Whether you are shopping for a used 2018 model or currently drive one, this data can help you understand the safety profile of vehicles from this model year.

Most Problematic 2018 Vehicles

Among all 2018 vehicles, the models generating the most consumer complaints include the Ram 2500 (2377 complaints), the Honda Cr-V (1983 complaints), the Jeep Wrangler (1758 complaints). High complaint volumes can indicate widespread manufacturing defects, design flaws, or recurring component failures. However, complaint counts alone should not be the sole factor in your decision — popular vehicles with high sales volumes naturally receive more reports simply because more units are on the road.

Makes With the Most 2018 Issues

Breaking down complaint data by manufacturer, the makes with the highest total complaints for 2018 model year vehicles are Honda (6740 complaints across all models), Ford (5546 complaints across all models), Jeep (4578 complaints across all models). Keep in mind that larger manufacturers with more models and higher production volumes will naturally accumulate more reports. For a fair comparison, review the per-model data in the table below and check individual vehicle safety reports for component-level breakdowns, severity analysis, and recall details.