2011 Jeep Compass: Faulty TIPM
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Compass report: faulty TIPM. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 84,600 miles.
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2011 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11716492 (filed 02/07/2026): “[xxx] [xxx] , [xxx] [xxx] 2/7/26 to whom it may concern, i am writing to formally express my concern regarding ongoing, critical safety issues with my vehicle, which have been increasingly dangerous while driving. these issues appear to be interconnected a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657619 (filed 04/29/2025): “The vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. steering locks and will not allow driver to pull over to safety.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: recall vehicles due to this known issue (2 reports) 4 more sensors have been replaced (1 reports) replace TIPM (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,420 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: totally integrated power module (TIPM) replacement (Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram)
Average shop cost
$240
Range $100–$415 (labor)
1.0–3.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$360
Range $150–$625 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: TIPM faulty · 2015 Dodge Durango: Faulty TIPM · 2015 Jeep Wrangler: TIPM failure
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