2011 Jeep Compass Electrical system Problems

“Engine light, traction light and flashing lightning bolt light came on while driving and vehicle wouldn't exceed 30 MPH. Occurrence first happened when turning out of a driveway. I constantly have to shut down/restart vehicle in the middle of traffic, at times, to get back to being able to accelerate normally, otherwise, if able, I will pull over to the side of the road and place the car in park to see if there are any changes. Lights will randomly come on and drastically alter ability to operate vehicle. …”

“We (my husband and I) were driving down the freeway to work at 7:00am when it is still dark outside, when all the lights shut off (headlights, dash lights and the hazards would not work). The windshield wipers then shut off and it was raining outside. We had the Jeep towed home. I then did some research and found that one of the complaints that Compass owners have is the tipm will go out and cause some serious problems with the whole vehicle. I had to have it fixed at the dealership for $651.00 because it is a dealer specific part. …”

“On 8/20/2014, my windshield wipers stopped working after a couple miles driving in a downpour. I feared for my safety and the safety of other vehicles on the highway from the point the windshield wipers froze vertically in my field of vision until I could pull over to safety. From that day on, my windshield wipers were inconsistent and they would work about every other time I started my 2011 Jeep Compass. Sometimes they would work when I started my car, but quit sometime during my commute. …”

“Have been experiencing electrical issues, headlights not working, interior lights work and then dont, dashboard lights work and then dont. Had engine light come on but when I tightened gas cap it went off. Staring having really hard time upon acceleration, felt like the enging was working really hard and then engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic who said he was sure it was tipm and was trying to see if he could fix it withtout total replacement. Turns out actuators arent firing because tipm is a total wash and needs replacement for 1100 because its out of warranty. …”

“Electronic throttle control light keeps coming on. Car looses power and cuts off while I am driving. Car only has 49,415 miles on it. Took to dealer, capital chrysler, Jeep, dodge, and they have had it for 2 days. Stated cannot trace down the problem so they want to replace throttle body to the tune of $700.00. In researching I have found that many Jeep owners have had this problem and even with the throttle body replaced the problem keeps happening and many thousands of dollars have been poured into trying to fix this issue but it keeps happening. …”