Trim Report

Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande2018

Includes:WRANGLER|Rio Grande
$4,999
Starting From
16
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 16 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $4,999
Max $36,995
From $4,999
Fresh
Safety

11 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying

Rio Grande Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,800
$6K–$73K
2,717 listings83,447 avg miles
Backcountry
From$37,994
4 listings|$38K–$43K
High Altitude
From$30,998
126 listings|$31K–$47K
Laredo
From$6,995
5 listings|$7K–$23K
Renegade
From$19,999
5 listings|$20K–$30K
Rio Grande
From$4,999
16 listings|$5K–$37K
Rubicon
From$7,500
1,090 listings|$8K–$100K
S
From$600
21 listings|$600–$38K
SE
From$4,294
85 listings|$4K–$29K
Sahara
From$5,995
517 listings|$6K–$65K
Sahara 4xe
From$32,696
4 listings|$33K–$34K
Sport
From$975
8,848 listings|$975–$73K
Sport S
From$8,500
27 listings|$9K–$57K
Unlimited
From$6,294
1,494 listings|$6K–$69K
Unlimited 70th Anniversary
From$10,999
8 listings|$11K–$17K
Unlimited Rubicon
From$4,500
11,403 listings|$5K–$135K
Unlimited Rubicon 392
From$53,727
1,208 listings|$54K–$176K
Unlimited Rubicon 4xe
From$18,000
1,481 listings|$18K–$87K
Unlimited Sahara
From$3,400
14,048 listings|$3K–$112K
Unlimited Sport
From$3,600
26,830 listings|$4K–$300K
Unlimited Sport S
From$5,800
1,561 listings|$6K–$45K
Unlimited Sport S 4xe
From$26,699
325 listings|$27K–$72K
Unlimited Willys
From$28,387
6 listings|$28K–$57K
Unlimited X
From$6,250
133 listings|$6K–$24K
Willys
From$27,481
22 listings|$27K–$58K
X
From$2,700
266 listings|$3K–$28K

2018 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande Pricing

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Where to Find Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande

Location data for all 2018 Jeep Wrangler trims combined

36States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Jeep Wrangler Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Jeep Wrangler trims

Elevated

With 11 recalls and 1,772 complaints, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

11
Recalls
1,772
Complaints
21
Crashes
24
Fires
Recall Findings
19V6800002019-26-09
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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18V6750002018-28-09
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

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18V2310002018-12-04
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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18V7860002018-08-11
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.

If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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19V3200002019-23-04
EQUIPMENT

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.

If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V0280002021-28-01
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V1240002020-03-03
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V3430002018-25-05
STEERING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.

If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V1160002023-23-02
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V6520002024-05-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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24V6760002024-12-09
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 1,772 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering670
02Steering,suspension173
03Electrical System99
04Power Train97
05Unknown Or Other92
1,772 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Jeep Wrangler trims

18mpg combined
·
16-17city
·
20-21hwy
·
$3,750/yr

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler delivers 18 MPG combined, consistent across 4 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

By Trim
Wrangler 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
17 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Wrangler 4WD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
17 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2018 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Rio Grande compare to other Jeep Wrangler trims?

The Rio Grande occupies a distinct position in the Jeep Wrangler range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande?

Budget for standard Rio Grande maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 11 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande?

For the Rio Grande, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Jeep Wrangler buyer's guide.

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