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Chrysler Lemon Defect: The Defective Totally Integrated Power Module, or TIPM

by JohnSDLL in Automotive Defects & Recalls, Consumer Protection

The Consumer’s Friend has learned of a lemon law epidemic: Some Chrysler vehicles are equipped with a defective Totally Integrated Power Module, or TIPM. The defective TIPM can cause problems starting the vehicle and stalling. In addition, the TIPM can prevent the fuel pump from shutting off properly, cause headlights and taillights to shut off, and can cause random and uncontrollable activity of the horn, windshield wipers, alarm system, door locks, and airbags.
Here is a list of the potentially affected lemon vehicles:
2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011-2012 Dodge Durango
2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
2010-2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager
2010-2014 Chrysler Town & Country
2012-2014 Dodge Ram Cargo Van
2010-2012 Dodge Nitro
2010-2012 Jeep Liberty
2010-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup
2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup
2011-2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
2011-2013 Dodge Ram 4400/5500 Cab Chassis
2010-2012 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup
2010-2014 Jeep Wrangler
2010 Dodge Journey
If you have experienced these defects/problems, contact The Hanson Law Firm, 858.451.0291, for a free lemon law consultation.

Jeremy Moon

Reply 5 April 2019 - 3:40

Does this apply to a 2011 Ram 1500 purchased as a used vehicle? I’m a disabled vet and bought a truck that was supposed to be checked out, but has given me problems since 2 days after I bought it.

Thanks.

JohnSDLL
Reply 24 January 2021 - 10:18

Did you ever get them to fix your vehicle?

Randy Trost

Reply 10 April 2019 - 4:27

I have a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan that is experiencing the issues which look related to the TIPM issue described here and on the internet. My van will not start, the dash/electrical system seems possessed, when it would start, (now it doesnt) it would stall within a few minutes or seconds of starting (stranded my wife in the middle of an intersection). I have replaced the starter, battery and was going to replace the alternator, but given the symptoms, did not do that yet.

Seems like I may have one of the defective TIPM modules. Is there any recourse for me?

Randy

JohnSDLL
Reply 24 January 2021 - 10:17

Did they ever fix your vehicle?

Daniel Neumeyer

Reply 19 September 2020 - 4:53

Greetings,

I realize this article is several years old now, but I figured I would still ask if these issues are still enforceable.
I own a 2012 Jeep Liberty Limited and I do experience random door locks and horn honks. They’re getting worse. My compass no longer works and my seat heaters no longer work also. I have checked the fuses and even though they passed my continuity tester, I replaced them anyway with brand new fuses. It did not solve the problem.
My instrument cluster is also ‘on the fritz’ and different parts of it (seems to be a series of light cluster behind it soldered onto the board) randomly turn off, sometimes all of the sections turn off and at night leaving it all dark. I have to turn the light on to see how fast I am going. Even the needles turn themselves off so I literally have no idea about gas gauge, temperature, or other pertinent info while driving.

JohnSDLL
Reply 19 September 2020 - 10:31

Dear Jeep Liberty Owner:
Those are terrible problems, indeed. See if you can trace back those issues to repair attempts while the manufacturer’s new car warranty was still in effect. If you can, you may still have warranty protection for failed or inadequate warranty repairs. Also, check the NHTSA.GOV (which is searchable by year/make/model or VIN) website to see if there are any relevant recalls or manufacturer communications. Let us know what you find!

Chrysler Lemon Defect: The Defective Totally Integrated Power Module, or TIPM

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