When does a Dodge Journey battery go dead?

On this Journey, I found the battery would go dead after sitting for anywhere from overnight to 24 hours. Customer noted that the battery had been replaced two months ago & I replaced the alternator 1 month ago. After slow charging the battery for 8 hours I went to work on a mission to track this down.

Why does my journey battery drain while driving?

If it is draining while your Journey is off, it’s usually caused by something that is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery is draining while you’re driving, that is probably going to be the alternator or battery. There are other situations as well. We’ll cover those for you below.

Are there any issues with the Dodge Journey?

Our journey is a 2016, and should not be having these issues. Its all the more frustrating that Chrysler is aware of both issues, hoping they are willing to good will the repairs but we will see. 22 people found this helpful. No answer here, only frustration – same issue: maps – Bluetooth – battery going dead.

How often should I Run my Dodge Journey?

Now the car is fine as long as you drive it at least once a week or run it for 10 mins after sitting for 5 days. Oh and someone did put a battery saver device in it. But that part was disconnecting the battery while driving since the headlights would flicker at idle. I removed that device when I did a battery replacement.

Is the battery on a 2010 Dodge Journey dead?

Saw left over 2010 Dodge Journey, got it cheap. No problems until 1,970 miles. Vehicle sat for two day. Went to use it battery was low, lights were good, engine didn’t start. Waited for the weekend (two more days) to go to the dealer. That morning battery was completely dead and the doors unlocked.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Journey?

See all problems of the 2014 Dodge Journey . Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the battery would suddenly fail intermittently and the vehicle would have to be jumpstarted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.

How did the battery die on my Dodge talk?

About 6 hours later, the battery was dead again – with the DVD still sitting unconnected on the back seat. I recharged the battery overnight and it worked again in the morning. About 5 PM the battery was dead again and needed a boost. And, of course, those damned remotes cease to function.

What does it mean when your car battery is dead overnight?

You go out to your car and the battery is dead overnight, this can be frustrating to say the least especially when you are late to work or got the kids ready for school and ready to leave. When the battery looses its charge in the morning you could have a voltage drain in the electrical system which is called a parasitic draw.

Can you drive for an hour with a dead battery?

Driving around for just half an hour can bump up the voltage in your battery to a safely functional amount. However, if this does not seem to fix your problem and you face more trouble later on, there are other steps to take.

When does a Dodge Journey battery go dead?