2012 Jeep Wrangler: TIPM failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Wrangler report: TIPM failure. CarComplaints.com lists 50 owner complaints, average mileage 53,200 miles.
NHTSA has 147 owner complaints for the 2012 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11727336 (filed 03/26/2026): “My complaint is that i was sold a dangerously defective vehicle with a known, unrepaired “stop driving” airbag safety recall, was not warned about the deadly risk, and am now being told to move and tow the car in direct contradiction to official safety instruc…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11718094 (filed 02/15/2026): “The dash displayed multiple warning icons and i carried the jeep to a mechanic. they discovered that the abs module, which is the anti braking system, had a fault error and needed to be replaced. after multiple attempts have found out that this particular abs …”
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 (29 reports) replace the TIPM (9 reports) clock spring replaced (1 reports) repair wiring harness (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 $1,330 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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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.
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