Two problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2016 Dodge Journey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Dodge Journey based on all problems reported for the 2016 Journey.
Vehicle not used 4 days, tried to start, the battery totally discharged, zero volts measured with a voltmeter. No apparent reason, nothing was left connected or powered on (I. E computer, phone, etc. ) started with the help of another vehicle, the battery charged and works ok, the symptom did not reoccurred. I read several comments online. Is there a known reason? during the no power ordeal, I noticed a major safety concern: the driver's door lock can be opened with the key, while the other doors locks are electrically activated and if the car battery is dead can not be opened, neither from inside or outside . The car battery is physically located behind the left fender, in front of the left wheel and will be damaged even in case of a minor fender-bender. If this will happen, all the occupants (except the driver will be locked inside). What if a fire will occur? the car has 7 seats! there might be 7 occupants to be evacuated through one door only! I hope my concern will reach the right person (or department), and I hope a cure or remedy will be find. This will possible save lives! sincerely, (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
2016 Dodge Journey. Consumer writes in regard to problems with vehicle that causes the battery to malfunction quickly. The consumer stated the battery in the vehicle failed four times and needed to be replaced. The vehicle would shut down without warning when the battery failed. The consumer was informed the failure was due to the vehicle only being driven 4000 miles a year. The electronics on the vehicle require it to be driven more often or, install a battery trickler.