2012 Jeep Compass: TIPM failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Compass report: TIPM failure. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 104,000 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2012 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11567140 (filed 01/23/2024): “I’m in bradley, illinois, and after the first snowfall, these indicators lit up. the abs, the esc, and the 4wd. i thought because of inclement weather, they would go off, but have remained lit for a couple of weeks now. one day, while driving to work, the thro…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11480021 (filed 08/18/2022): “I've recently out of the blue developed problems with my car. for some reason it want crank ( 2), air-conditioner making popping noise as well stopped working, and it also jerks shortly after cranking ( like a hiccup. please let me know something as quickly as…”
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: none clearly reported. 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 $2,000 (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
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