Jeep WRANGLER - 2018
91.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep WRANGLER, model year 2018.
Sample size: 471 cars, 1,032 tests and 946 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 471 cars
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has an overall defect rate of 92 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average rate of 120 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 24% improvement. In terms of mileage, the model shows increasing defect rates as mileage rises, particularly peaking between 62,000 and 93,000 miles. The Wrangler excels in steering and suspension issues, having notably lower defect rates than the average for these categories. However, it struggles with visibility and electrical defects, where it records higher defect percentages compared to the average. Overall, the Wrangler appears to be a reliable choice, though attention should be given to visibility and electrical systems.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 471 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 15.3% better
58.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 54.0% better
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 21.6% worse
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 33.0% worse
23.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 48.6% better
65.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 31.4% better
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 59.1% worse
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 47.1% worse
10.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 101
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 31
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Serious faults (Top 10)
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 8