Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 loss of power problems

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 5 miles · TX

Randomly the jeep will completely go crazy. The windshield wipers with fluid run, blinkers, horn, and ----> the engine shuts off while driving at any speed. I lose power steering and power brakes at the same time. This is seriously dangerous. I called the local jeep dealer and they told me to call chrysler. I did some research in jeep forums online and found this is a very common problem with the jeep wranglers from 2007 forward. Jeep has a recall for the most recent models, but no recall for the previous years to include mine. I'm really confused how this happens to so many jeep wranglers around my year, but there are no recalls. This is a significant safety issue for the vehicle occupants and definitely for other vehicles around.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CO

Driving down the road at 40 MPH when all of a sudden complete power loss including brakes, steering, almost causing an accident. Horn started constantly going, front and rear wipers going. Turned key off and removed, but everything was still going like a possessed car. Had to disconnect the battery to get everything to shut off. Mechanic has told me it is likely a failure of the car's tipm, which seems to be a persistent problem with jeeps and other chrysler vehicles. Called fca and they won't stsand behind their product, saying it's not asn issue.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · GA

I've had it in the shop three times for the same issue. While driving the engine will stall. It may start back up, or it may take 10 minutes for it to restart. After researching this I believe it to be a faulty tipm. At times when it stalls, the blower motor on the A/C will continue to run even with the key off and out of the ignition. My concern is the loss of power steering and power brakes when it stalls at highway speeds. This is a big safety hazard. There are multiple complaint for this same issue. I have had the tipm reprogramming that is on recall. This didn't help the problem.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Electrical, Seat belts · MS · 1 injury

******* tipm issues *******while driving 70mph down interstate the jeep lost all power and control abilities and came to a screeching halt in the middle of the interstate. I immediately tried to start up and was like it had a dead battery. Cars were swerving and blowing like crazy trying to avoid me and not wreck. Once traffic was somewhat stable I got out to push jeep off to side of interstate and a another motorist stopped to help. My passenger was hurt from the sudden stop when her knees went into the dash. The seat belt did not restrain her resulting in her left knee getting bruised and her right knee got a cut. I have since researched this issue and have found this to be a very common and serious issue with these models. We are both lucky to be alive from this being that several vehicles nearly hit us as well as almost hitting others. There needs to be a warning addressed to all owners as this being a potential wreck less condition. I would like someone from chrysler or the highway safety council contact me at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NC · fire

Driving on I-40 approximately 60 MPH. Vehicle began to emit dark smoke from rear of vehicle. When slowing the vehicle down to safely exit highway, dash lights flashed and engine stopped resulting in loss of all power and steering. Was forced to steer vehicle to side of off ramp and when coming to a complete stop, the right side of the engine compartment by the front window burst into flames. Fortunately a tow truck company was very close by, witnessed the incident, and attempted to extinguish the fire along with a driver from a local cable company. Blaze was eventually controlled once the fire department arrived on scene. After researching this incident, I am very thankful no one was physically injured. Given the number of similar reports, it would seem the public should be notified of the real risk with these vehicles before anyone else is injured or killed.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Electrical · 161,235 miles · NC

Total loss of power while driving at 55 MPH, all dash warning lights came on and lost engine power. I was able to pull of road safely and car died completely. This is 4th time this has occurred. First time, with less than 75000 miles and jeep dealer replaced battery. Second time was on vacation and died on freeway in harrisburg, pa, was towed to aaa shop and battery was replaced. Third time was near my home and husband recharged battery and taken to a local shop, who replaced alt. , that was yesterday. Tonight, on the way to work, happened again. Every time, no warning, dash lights come on a car dies. Any of these could have caused an accident but was lucky to get off the road safely.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NY · fire

The jeep sat in my drive way for half hour before I took it out. Got 200 yards from my home and I lost power steering,horn and wipers going off with out touching any of them then the jeep shut off and smoke poured out from the passenger side of the engine compartment. Lifted the hood and the right side of the inner fender was on fire! With in minutes the right side of the jeep engine compartment was destroyed. The fuse box , battery, and wiring harness where destroyed. The fire department said it started in the fuse box. This jeep is completely stock and as been perfect till this! Never any issues in the year half I own it!

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Engine · 62,000 miles · CA

My 2008 jeep wrangler 4x4 spun a bearing due to inferior manufacturing, assembly and parts. I was turning a traffic circle corner at approx 40mph when the engine shut off once the bearing spun. As a result, I lost power steering and brakes. Unfortunately this is very common with 2007-2008 jeep wranglers. I think the manufacturer of the vehicle should be held responsible for the repairs as its due to poor workmanship and inferior parts. This is a very expensive fix and dangerous since the engine will shut off shortly after the incident.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · OK

While driving, lights came on, flashers came on, wipers came on and horn blaring. Was told that it was the tipm (totally integrated power module). Checked with dealer, $260 for part, $180 for labor but there are almost 300 on backorder and no estimate time to get the part in (part #rlb92236ai). Why is this not a recall??? I even felt a loss of power steering during this event. Are we just suppose to just sit around for 3-6 months to get the part?

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the horn sounded, the window wipers engaged and washer fluid began to operate unintendedly. In addition, there was a temporary loss of power steering. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the contact resumed driving with the identical failure recurring thirty minutes later. The failure occurred four different times. During the most recent failure, the battery was disconnected to disable the horn and the windshield wipers. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the total integrated power module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and the part was unavailable. They were unable to provide an estimation of the arrival date of the part. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.