2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x2: windshield wiper failure

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · VA

The first of many times happened one morning as I was getting into vehicle. The horn, windshield wipers . The wipers sprayed all the fluid in the reservoir. I could not turn these off. After disconnecting the battery, the engine would not crank for some time and the horn no longer worked. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a faulty horn and replaced the clock spring, horn and a fuse. A few weeks later, while driving, the horn, wipers and lights all came on and I could not turn these off! Even after removing the key, the engine and all the above would not shut off! Once again, I had to disconnect the battery in order to shut these components off. This has happened numerous times since! The dealership is now saying the problem is with the tipm. But, in the meantime, is this vehicle safe to drive? Today, I called chrysler customer service and they told me that they would document this. Not good enough! In the meantime.......I am somewhat fearful of driving my jeep for the simple reason of the unknown. Not to mention the embarrassment that this brings when stopped at a busy intersection and my horn and wipers start blaring uncontrollably. This must be stopped and chrysler should declare a recall! Please help my jeep is my only means of transportation and I'm very scared of driving it as I'm scared of the unknown that'd it stall or possibly go crazy on me again. This has happened more than roughly about 18 times in the span of 2 months

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Was driving in the city around 3pm and at random, all on its own, tmy jeeps horn started blaring nonstop, wiper fluid was spraying everywhere uncontrollably, wipers were going off on their own but werent functioning properly and the lights were on without being turned on, stayed that way about 5 miles until we got home and disconnected the battery since that was the only way to turn everything off. Next day, around 10pm, driving on the highway I had my beights turned on, after about 30 seconds, all of my lights turned off and the wiper fluid started spraying, wipers were going off, horn started blaring again non stop, disconnected battery again. This is all coming from a defective tipm (totally integrated power module). This is my daily driver and is putting me out of work and money to repair this if chrysler does not issue a recall. This is a huge safety issue that already got chrysler a lawsuit and is probably going to lead to another if they dont fix this and recall these systems. I couldnt see anything while driving either time, especially at night. This could easily kill myself, any passengers or other drivers. I am also afraid that if the battery stays connected it will cause a fire under the hood since I can hear the cracking sound of electrical wires as the lights go crazy without being turned on.

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,000 miles · AR

Jeep recall-major electrical issues: horn, alarm, windshield wipers and fluid, lights, locks and windows all these things will just start working on their own-sometimes just by pushing the unlock button. The key doesn't have to be in the ignition and if it is running and all these things start going off like the car is possessed, when removing the key everything stays and and won't turn off-even the car will continue to run-literally run until it runs out of gas. Very serious and dangerous issues-this is going to cause a serious accident or death. Many other jeep owners have complained about these same issues via the web and nothing has been done. Dealerships are acting like it isn't a major ordeal and it needs to be addressed. This should obviously be a recall and it has been continued to be overlooked. These problems can and will occur when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street or highway-literally all of the above. It affects vision and being able to operate the vehicle safely. Although I put today's date on when this happened it has been on ongoing problem for the past 8 months to a year.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL

Jeep basically possessed. Horn goes off, wipers turn on, wiper fluid sprays, door lock and unlock rapidly.(all by themselves). Remains running after turned off and key removed. Periodically shuts off while driving. Problem is tipm(totaly integrated power module). 2007's were recalled for these same issues but they will not acknowledge for the 2008's. I've spoke with several people who had 07's that had the exact same symptoms. Affected part number - 04692236af

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · CA

I was on a 1500 mile road trip with my son, half way to my destination when the horn, wipers, sprayers, door locks, etc started going berserk. It was disturbing and hazardous with the windshield sprayer constantly on making it difficult to see the road. The dealership (where I stopped) found that the tipm was going out and needed to be replaced. They could not replace it though because it was on backorder for several weeks. I had to continue my trip through the ca desert, during august knowing that at any time the tipm could fail and leave me stranded. The mechanic informed me of the possibility of a break down or fire. And now I am looking at about $1200, which I can't afford, for a part that was known (by chrysler) to be defective.