When driving or upon start up the instrument panel cluster goes black not being able to see speedometer or gas gauge.
2018 Jeep Wrangler: wrong fuel gauge reading
19 of the 1,829 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- recalls
- 0
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
The instrument cluster went black when I was driving. This prevents the driver from seeing warning lights, digital speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer. The car was examined by my private mechanic, and he stated he could not fix it. He advised me to go to the Jeep dealership. The car was then examined by the dealership, and they stated it would need a new instrument cluster at a cost of $1600, and I was charged $250 for the diagnostic. I then researched the issue and learned that Jeep has issued 2 recalls for this exact problem which included the make, model and year of my unit. The recall dates were September 2024 and April 2026. I called Jeep's help center and they stated my particular vehicle is not eligible for the recall because of where it was made. I feel this is not a valid reason and they should honor the recall for my vehicle.
This is a follow-up to the federal safety agency Complaint Number 11684726, submitted to provide additional information after the dealer diagnosis confirmed the defect. My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara has experienced a complete Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) failure, which has been diagnosed and confirmed by an authorized Jeep dealership. The instrument cluster remains blank during vehicle operation and is available for inspection upon request. As a result, I cannot view critical safety information including the speedometer, fuel level, warning lamps, turn signals, and other required driver displays. This creates a significant safety risk, as I am unable to monitor vehicle speed or receive warning indicators while driving. The vehicle has also experienced related electronic failures consistent with network communication disruption, including loss of the center infotainment display, radio failure, and HVAC malfunction with the defroster stuck in full operation and unresponsive to controls. Stellantis has declined repair assistance despite dealer confirmation. This failure mode is consistent with Recall 24V‑652, which identifies internal instrument cluster failure resulting in blank displays. However, my VIN is not currently included in the recall population. Given the confirmed failure and safety impact, I respectfully request the federal safety agency review whether additional VIN ranges, including my vehicle, should be included. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara VIN: [XXX] Stellantis Case Number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara is experiencing a complete and permanent failure of the instrument panel cluster, which has gone entirely black. This is the exact safety defect described in Recall 24V‑652 (Jeep Recall Code 30B), yet my VIN is currently being excluded from coverage. This is a severe safety hazard as I have suffered a total loss of critical safety information; I cannot see my vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temperature, or any vital warning lights while driving. This defect leaves me unable to monitor the vehicle's operation, significantly increasing the risk of a crash or being stranded, and a local dealership has quoted me thiusands to repair this known manufacturing defect. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate why my vehicle is excluded from this recall despite exhibiting identical hardware failure symptoms.
Dash cluster will go blank upon starting. This has happened every few weeks since I bought it in Nov 2019. Reported to local dealership in ealry 2020, but when you turn off Jeep, the next time it restarts, everything looks fine and they could not reproduce the problem at the dealership and had no answers as they had not seen it before, as no codes were being given. I never went back since i was told they had no answers. When it happens, you are driving blind-No digital speedometer, warning lights or gas gauge when it happens. Now the most recent issue, the security system light comes on randomly upon starting. Also have to push start button more than once to get it to actually start, so this could be different issues. A recall for the cluster finally came out last year i think, but my Jeep was not on the recall list even though it DOES have the problem and has had it for years. Would love some help or guidance!
I have experienced an Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display failure, and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This failure poses a direct safety risk to myself, my passengers, and others on the road. The display initially flickered and flashed, which created a driving distraction, and now it has gone completely blank. Without the IPC, I cannot monitor the speedometer, fuel level, warning lamps, or other vital vehicle information. I believe this condition violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101 regarding the accessibility and visibility of required controls and displays, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The issue has been inspected by an independent service center, which confirmed the failure and encouraged me to contact the manufacturer about a potential recall. There were no warning lamps, error codes, or messages prior to the failure. The first symptoms appeared a couple of months ago when the display began flickering intermittently. Since then, the problem has worsened to the point where the display now rarely turns on at all.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable and displayed a blank screen. During the failure, the driver was unable to view the fuel levels, engine temperature levels, and any safety warnings. The local dealer was informed of the failure, and the instrument cluster was serviced by an independent mechanic and reinstalled by the dealer. Shortly after retrieving the vehicle, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V652000( ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the LD screen and instrument cluster were inoperable. The contact was unable to view critical safety information like the speedometer, warning lights, and the fuel gauge information. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the system was reset. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The contact called the manufacturer and the parts company and sent an email to the CEO. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission slammed into park(P). The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge and fuel level gauge fluctuated. The traction control warning light activated and deactivated. The instrument cluster also activated and deactivated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with instrument cluster failure. The contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred immediately after the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times due to the persistent failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The contact referenced an unknown recall however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the stability control and traction control warning lights along with several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The power steering and fuel gauge were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Can Buss Connector to the circuit board located behind the glove box had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part was on back order and not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Instrument panel cluster flickers on and off. Now have a blank screen. I cant see my information for the jeep. Gas gauge , nothing at all. Now its affecting the radio.
Instrument panel cluster goes on and off. Flicking on and off then sometimes have a blank screen. I cant see my information for the jeep. Gas gauge , nothing at all. I used the fixd app and saw that it was a recall on the product.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
19 of 1,829 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Pulling 163Steering lock-up 79Power steering loss 76Check engine light 62ABS 55Loss of power 55Warning lights 40Stalling 34Overheating 31Engine failure 30Ball joint 29Backup camera 27Fire or smoke 25Jerking 25Won't start 25Wipers 20Screen failure 18Start-stop 18Won't shift 17Grinding brakes 15Adaptive cruise 13Misfire 12Slipping 12Windshield crack 12Knocking 10Harsh shifting 10Hesitation 10Brake failure 8Airbag light 7Shudder 6Transmission failure 6Headlights 5Key fob 5
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