2011 Jeep Wrangler: TIPM failure-major electrical problems

Common wear/failure (not a recall)

Symptoms

Owners of the 2011 Wrangler report: TIPM failure-major electrical problems. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 81,450 miles.

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints for the 2011 Wrangler in this area. Examples:

• NHTSA complaint ODI #11731648 (filed 04/16/2026): “Jeep just quit while driving. towed to dealership….dealership told us it was the tipm and they couldn’t get another one for at least a year. no other options given. had to tow the vehicle to my house from there!!!!! this is a known problem/recall for my je…”
• NHTSA complaint ODI #11718620 (filed 02/17/2026): “I have had my transmission in my jeep wrangler fixed five times it is still barely working. as well as i am having an extremely bad death wobble when i drive, which is very unsafe for me and my son when we are in the vehicle. we have been trying to keep gettin…”

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: replace TIPM (13 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 $960 (owner-reported average, not a quote).

Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)

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Sources

• CarComplaints.com: TIPM failure-major electrical problems (2011 Wrangler)
• NHTSA complaints API, 2011 Wrangler

Page last updated 2026-11-02.