2007 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems

Filed Dec 11, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

Premature failure of TIPM, multifunction headlight switch and multifunction switch.causing no wipers or turn signals engine shuts down randomly. Faulty rollover valve in gas tank that leaks fumes and gas spits from fuel fill when full

Filed Aug 31, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · WV

The door locks will unlock and lock by themselves. Without anything being touched. It does it so often that it will run the battery dead at night as the headlights come on every time the vehicle unlock is triggered. Also the horn will sound for no reason. Unprovoked at all hours. No warning whatsoever.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · CA

My car started acting up. Neighbors would come regularly ring my house bell to let me know that the jeep's headlights were on. The jeep was parked in the street. The problem: it wouldn't stay locked. It would automatically lock and unlock whenever. We only have street parking at home and it was very stressful to leave the car open at night in the street or even when going places. Also the windshield wipers started getting stuck in the middle of the windshield or sometimes stopped working completely. This was very dangerous especially when it happened at high speeds on the highway! Finally, the right blinker wouldn't work and that problem seemed to be related to the broken locking/unlocking system. After going back and forth to two different mechanics 5 times (each time they said it was fixed but it wasn't), after replacing the tipm and all the wiper motor parts and reprogramming everything properly, it is now a functional car again! It was a big bill and on top of that I had to spend money on lyft and was very handicapped without a car!

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the front driver's side window failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called riverhead dodge at (631) 727-1040 (located at 642 w main st, riverhead, ny 11901) and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 114,000 miles · VA

I was driving down the road and the horn started blowing and would not stop, the windshield wipers started wiping at high speed, windshield washer fluid was squirting out, and would not stop. I turned the vehicle off and issues kept happening. The gauges and speedometer stopped working at this time. Luckily I was pulling in my driveway.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 54,000 miles · TX

Driving down the road when suddenly the horn started honking,wipers started on their own as well as wiper fluid squirting , radio came on and lights turning on and off. Pulled over and even after the car was turned off and key removed ignition the car remained running with all electrical equipment running off and on. It seems that many other people have had this problem with their jeep/ chrysler vehicles. I replaced the battery cables and started the car again, it was fine for about 30 seconds then it all happened again until I removed the battery cables. I removed the battery cables to the car because I'm concerned that the electrical problem may cause a fire under the hood and possibly burn my house down.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 103,000 miles · KS

The passenger side low beam operates intermittently. The problem has been traced to the solid state relay on the tipm printed circuit board. The low beam usually operates after having the selector set to high beam for 20-30 minutes. The only remedy is replacing the tipm at substantial cost for a relatively simple and very important, safety related vehicle function. Replacement tipm units are not readily available, and there is no temporary repair possible. This failure effectively precludes legal operation of the vehicle until the costly repair can be completed.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IL

Shortly before taking vehicle in for brakes, the ABS/esp/bas and traction lights came on. Repair shop stated this would reset after brakes replacement. It did not. Now the lights are on all the time. I have no ABS,no traction control and vehicle is all over the road in inclement conditions. Also the wipers won't turn off after car is turned off and key is removed. They operate on low or high no intermittent. The fluid works and the rear wipers and fluid works, but the wipers wont turn off unless I remove the fuse. And now the cruise control will not work. I was told the tipm is bad, but looking at reviews online. It seems like this is a safety concern for all these issues and should be cause for recall.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · PA

2007 jeep wrangler, wipers fail or only operate intermittently during moderate to heavy rain. This has happened occasionally over the last 3 years and seems to be getting worse.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 126,000 miles · NJ

Windshield wipers and lights failed to work during icy rain/snowy conditions. Road visibility was significantly impaired and I couldn't see my instrument panel. I had no option but to continue home at very slow speeds to avoid an accident. After approximately 20 minutes of driving without wipers, the wipers suddenly turned on by themselves, moving very fast. I could not adjust the wiper speed at all. When I arrived home and turned the jeep off and removed the keys, wipers still would not turn off. I had to disconnect the battery to stop the wipers. Dealer claims it was a faulty wiper motor. I advised them I think it's a faulty tipm based on what I researched/read online. They assured me the tipm was working fine. When they ordered and installed the new wiper motor, it didn't fix the problem. They then admitted they were wrong with the diagnostic and the tipm was faulty. They advised me that I need a new tipm and that all tipms are on nationwide back order. Seems tipm failure is a recurring theme amongst certain jeep wrangler models. If your lights and wipers can go out while operating the vehicle, this is a huge safety hazard. I called chrysler to complain and have yet to hear back from them.