2015 Dodge Journey · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 29owner reports
- 52,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Jun 2, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
118 of the 552 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 29 of those describe dead battery.
Tick what matches of 29 reports
Dead battery on other Journey years
No other Journey model year has enough reports of dead battery for a sheet of its own. See every Journey year.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (24 reports) and the alternator (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
All 6 recalls on the 2015 Dodge Journey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Journey
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 37,200 and 84,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 6 service bulletins or notices for the 2015 Dodge Journey that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
2 more on the 2015 Dodge Journey page.
What owners wrote
“Won't start. Multiple repairs and it still happens. Online forums say it's common on 2009-2017 year models”
Filed Mar 9, 2024
“My car battery dies over night. Leaving me stranded. I have replaced the battery 5 times in 2 years. I have looked this problem up and there are a huge number of complaints online from Journey owners with the same issue. As a company, Dodge should stand behind their products & issue a recall to fix this problem. I can not keep affording to have my car towed and replacing batteries.”
Filed Sep 30, 2022
“when I purchased the car many problems did occur: Car does has A) Gas problem ( like air inside...car stop working etc...) B) Car has new battery ( in my 1st year) but it does not start C) Car computer was wipe it out( Virus ??) D) And the major: Car has HYDROLIC PROBLEM ( Transmission, Power train and Gas issue)”
Filed Sep 3, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 29 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 105 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 93 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 75 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 68 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 54 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 41 reports