Years affected, the mileage it usually shows up at, and what fixes it
About this problem
The TIPM, or totally integrated power module, is the fuse and relay box that controls power to the fuel pump, lights, horn, wipers and more. When it fails, the faults look random: the car will not start, the fuel pump will not shut off, the horn sounds on its own or lights flicker. Replacing the module usually fixes it.
Across all owner complaints filed about the Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2012, 316 (3.1%) describe electrical failures (TIPM), the second most reported problem we track on the Grand Cherokee. The reports cluster on the 2012, 2013 and 2014 model years, and the 2012 drew the most, with 194. It tends to show up in the middle years of ownership: half of the owners who gave a mileage were between 45,000 and 98,000 miles. 2 reports describe a crash or fire linked to it. 2 recalls are related to it, and recall repairs are free at any dealer.
What owners report
Owners of the 2011 to 2013 Grand Cherokee report the engine not starting, stalling, the horn going off, or random electrical failures. Many cases point to the totally integrated power module (TIPM), the vehicle's main fuse box, and the fuel pump relay inside it.
How it gets fixed
Dealers replaced fuel pump relays under a recall on some vehicles, and failing modules are replaced.
Typical cost: A fuel pump relay fix is cheap. A new TIPM costs $800 to $1,500 installed.
Complaints by model year
In owners' words
"Took my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee to arrigo chrysler Dodge Jeep for 2 recalls in september 2016 one wiring issue in the visor and one fuel pump relay. Dealer informed me recalls were remedied."
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 99,990 miles
"I had the original recall done for the fuel pump relay, after just over 2 years it stopped working and when it doesn't work the car can't start. They told me that I had the recall done and it was more than 2 years, I was no longer covered."
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 74,000 miles
"My vehicle has a long crank but will not turn over. Stuck numerous times. The dealer said they can't find the problem but I see online that earlier models were recalled for the same problem. It was said a faulty fuel pump relay."
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 72,000 miles
Excerpts from public owner complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, lightly trimmed.
Related recalls
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped wit
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Government investigations
Defect petition DP14004 · 2012, 2013 · opened Sep 2014, closed Jul 2015
Before you buy a Grand Cherokee
- Start the car several times and check that it fires up every time.
- Check that the horn, wipers and lights work normally.
- Check the VIN for open TIPM-related recalls.
Questions
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years have electrical failures (TIPM)?
Complaints are highest for the 2012, 2013, 2014 model years. The 2012 drew the most, with 194 reports.
At what mileage does it usually start?
Among owners who gave a mileage, the middle figure was about 73,000 miles, and half reported it between 45,000 and 98,000 miles.
How much does it cost to fix?
A fuel pump relay fix is cheap. A new TIPM costs $800 to $1,500 installed.