2017 Jeep Wrangler: TIPM and wiper motor burnt out in inclement weather
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Wrangler report: TIPM and wiper motor burnt out in inclement weather. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 52,650 miles.
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2017 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754059 (filed 07/31/2026): “My abs module is confirmed faulty resulting in an unsafe car to drive. the abs module is extremely hard to come by, on an indefinite backorder, and i cannot get the part anywhere. maybe people waiting over a year for the part. this is resulting in aftermarket …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738668 (filed 05/18/2026): “The battery terminals will stop tightening, which made me think it was fully tightened. i wiggled them from side-to-side and they didn't move. as i was driving, the vehicle died, which almost caused an accident because the steering wheel locked. i was able to …”
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 (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 $800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: TIPM and wiper motor burnt out in inclement weather (2017 Wrangler)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2017 Wrangler
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