Front Seat Head Restraint problems of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Four problems related to front seat head restraint have been reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2018 Grand Cherokee.

1 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2025

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while sitting at a stoplight, there was a loud pop on the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the front passenger’s side seat active head restraint had deployed unintendedly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the active head restraint. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

2 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2025

I was driving my Jeep and my drivers headrest randomly pooped out and hit the back of my head! I was shocked and the pop hurt my next and caused me to almost hit the car next to me .

3 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and turning into a parking lot, the front driver’s side head rest deployed without impact. The contact was struck on the back of the head but reported no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

4 Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2022

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while seated in the driver’s seat with the engine off, the driver’s seat headrest deployed without warning. The contact was struck in the head by the headrest but was not injured. The contact called the dealer and was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.


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