2013 Jeep Wrangler: TIPM module failed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Wrangler report: TIPM module failed. CarComplaints.com lists 24 owner complaints, average mileage 49,950 miles.
NHTSA has 102 owner complaints for the 2013 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732938 (filed 04/22/2026): “I have a 2013 jeep wrangler with 180,000 miles. i never off road the vehicle, but after driving on a dirt road, the stability control kicked in during a turn. at the start of the next drive after that, there were 3 lights on the dashboard: brake, abs, stabil…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732766 (filed 04/21/2026): “The clockspring went bad, but the recall for that only applies to 2007-2010 jeep wranglers. the airbag light is on, my horn does not work, and the buttons on my steering wheel don't work.…”
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 unit cost $1300 (10 reports) replace TIPM (7 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 $1,320 (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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Same repair on other models: 2012 Jeep Compass: TIPM failure · 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: TIPM faulty · 2015 Dodge Durango: Faulty TIPM
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