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• 9-7/16 Inch

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• 7-15/16 Inch

Super Start Extreme Group Size 86 Top Post Battery

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A car battery stores energy that is produced by the alternator and helps start your car. The battery's stored energy also helps you use electrical accessories while the vehicle is not running, like the radio, lights, power outlets, and more. Car batteries wear out over time from exposure to high temperatures, corrosion, or a lack of battery maintenance. When automotive batteries begin to fail, they may no longer hold a sufficient charge to start the vehicle. If you notice the engine cranking slowly or taking longer than usual to turn over, it might be time to replace your battery. If you see abnormal amounts of corrosion around the posts or even the battery casing itself, your battery case may be leaking, and the battery should also be replaced. A bad car battery can cause a slow-turning engine, inconsistent or hard starts, or your vehicle's accessories or sound system may not operate when the engine is not running. You can find batteries for your car, truck, or SUV, as well as golf cart batteries, heavy-duty vehicle batteries, lawnmower batteries, and more. If you aren't sure of your battery's condition, or if you need to diagnose a problem with your starting system, take advantage of our free battery testing service. Battery testing can help you determine the health of your battery, and is a great idea before the seasons change to ensure your battery is up to the challenge this summer or winter. If you determine you need a new automotive battery but are unsure where to start, check out our helpful guide on how to choose a car battery . Make a confident repair with a new car battery, replacement battery cables, and much more from O'Reilly Auto Parts. For step-by-step instructions on your next project, visit our How-To Hub for content including how to install a car battery , how to replace a motorcycle battery , and much more. Keep your vehicle or lawn and garden equipment performing their best with the right parts, tools, and resources from O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Battery Replacement: 2010 Dodge Journey SXT 3.5L V6

Dodge journey model years - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

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Where is the battery located in a Dodge Journey?

The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2010 Dodge Journey. We recommend changing the battery in Dodges every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Journey that you need to replace.

The battery location in a Dodge Journey can typically be found in the engine bay, but may be in the trunk, fender or inside of the vehicle. You may need to remove the air filter housing, a plastic engine cover or parts of the cowl to find the battery in your Journey. See exactly where the battery is located in your 2010 Dodge Journey.

Replacing the battery in your Journey involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Journeys, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can't find it, call Dodge and they will give you the code for free. In many Dodges, the transmission "learns" how you drive over time and makes adjustments, so you may experience altered driving dynamics as your car re-learns your driving style after changing the battery.

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• Replaced by : BB86F101AA
• 2019 Dodge Journey | Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, GT AWD, GT FWD, SE AWD, SE FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Other Name : Battery Storage
• 2009-2018 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, GT AWD, GT FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaced by : BP34A901AA
• 2009-2016 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaced by : BA86F540AB
• 2010 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.5L

• Replaced by : BL34A901AA
• 2016-2017 Dodge Journey | Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, GT AWD, GT FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
• 2009-2014 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaced by : BP86F101AA

• Replaced by : BL86F101AA

• Replaced by : BB34A901AA
• 2017 Dodge Journey | Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, GT AWD, GT FWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
• 2012 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaced by : 56041380AF
• 2009 Dodge Journey | R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L

• Replaced by : BA86F690AB
• 2014-2016 Dodge Journey | Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
• 2011-2012 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Express FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaces : 56041380AE
• 2020 Dodge Journey | Crossroad FWD, SE FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L

Dodge Journey Storage

• 2009-2014 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

• Replaced by : BD086520AA
• 2009-2015 Dodge Journey | Crew AWD, Crew FWD, Crossroad AWD, Crossroad FWD, Express FWD, Heat AWD, Heat FWD, Hero AWD, Hero FWD, Limited AWD, Limited FWD, LUX AWD, LUX FWD, Mainstreet AWD, Mainstreet FWD, R/T AWD, R/T FWD, R/T Rallye AWD, SE AWD, SE FWD, SXT AWD, SXT FWD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 3.6L

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Dodge Journey Battery Sizes & Specs (2010 – 2024)

For many years, the Dodge Journey has become popular with various drivers. After all, this vehicle offers some features that meet their needs. But before it can power these features, it requires the right energy source.

Finding the right battery for each Dodge Journey vehicle might look like an impossible task. But with the right advice, you can choose the ideal battery within minutes.

Are you looking for the right battery for your Dodge Journey? If yes, scroll through our list and find the perfect fit for your vehicle. Now here are the different batteries for Dodge Journey vehicles from 2010 to the current year.

Dodge Journey Battery Sizes & Specs List

2020 dodge journey battery specs and sizes, 2018 dodge journey battery size & specs.

Below are the specs and sizes for batteries used in the Dodge Journey models made between 2020– 2000. Although it is a comprehensive list, you should use it for reference purposes and seek extra advice from a professional.

• 2020 Dodge Journey – Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2020 Dodge Journey Crossroad ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86,525 CCA
• 2020 Dodge Journey SE Blacktop ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2020 Dodge Journey SE Value ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2020 Dodge Journey Sport (L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2020 Dodge Journey Sport Plus (L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey – Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey Crossroad ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey Crossroad (V6-3.6L FLEX ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey – GT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey SE
• (L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey SE (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey SE Blacktop ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey Sport (L4-2.4L GAS ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2019 Dodge Journey SXT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad (L4-2.4L GAS ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey GT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey SE ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey SE ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey – SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey Sport ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey SXT ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey SXT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) :
• Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2018 Dodge Journey SXT Lujo ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad (L4-2.4L GAS ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey GT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SE ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SE ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey – SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SXT ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SXT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SXT Lujo ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2017 Dodge Journey SXT Sport ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS) :Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad (L4-2.4L GAS ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey R/T (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey SE ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey SE (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey – SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey – SXT (L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2016 Dodge Journey – SXT (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey – AVP ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad (L4-2.4L GAS ) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey Limited ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey R/T (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey SE ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey SE ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey – SXT (L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey – SXT (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2015 Dodge Journey – Base ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2014 Dodge Journey  Canada Value Package ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad (L4-2.4L GAS ): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad ( V6-3.6L FLEX): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2014 Dodge Journey Limited (V6-3.6L FLEX): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2013 Dodge Journey – Canada Value Package (L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2013 Dodge Journey – Crew ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2012 Dodge Journey – SE (V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2012 Dodge Journey- SE Plus ( L4-2.4L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2011 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (L4-2.4L GAS)
• 2011 Dodge Journey – SXT ( L4-2.4L GAS) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2011 Dodge Journey – SXT ( V6-3.6L FLEX) : Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2010 Dodge Journey SXT ( V6-3.6L GAS): Group 86, 525 CCA
• 2010 Dodge Journey Lux ( V6-3.6L FLEX): Group 86, 525 CCA

If you want to power the 2020 Dodge Journey, you can use a Group 86 battery with a 525 rating. But before you can get the best results, ensure that you install the battery properly.

If you own the 2018 Dodge Journey comes with loads of features for a perfect ride. To power this vehicle, you should consider using a Group 85 battery. You should also ensure that this power promises at least 825 CCA.

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I have a Dodge Journey 2010 - for the past 2 to 2 1/2 years, I must have changed my battery 3 times on the car. I don’t remember when it started, but the car started with a clik sound when I turned the key, then I would wait a few minutes and try again, then it would start. I would go like that for weeks and months until one time I would try after leaving it for a couple of days then the car would be DEAD. i went to NTB and have them test and replace the battery. I was happy for about 1 1/2 or 2 years and then the same thing started to happen, I went back and they change the battery. then it took less time to start misfiring again. I went back and the guys at NTB told me that they cannot change the battery unless I took the car to the dealer and have them check the electricity and everything else. I paid the dealer $174 and they told me that they didn’t find anything wrong. They advise that I drive the car more because I didn’t put that much mileage on the car. They told me that the battery was good, the alternator was good and had no choice but to take my car back home, That was bloody stupid but I had no choice. The next day, the car was dead, I called the Dodge dealer, they hung up on me because I was pretty upset and I didn’t know what to do. I called NTB and they looked at the paper from the dealer and gave me a new battery. That was a couple of months ago. I was going to spend a week out, and I chose to not unplug the battery. When I came back, the battery was dead. NTB had told me about another place, I took it to the other place and they told me that the battery was good, the alternator was good and everything else checked out ok. They said, I don’t know what to tell you but there is nothing wrong with the car except the car has about 71,000 mi on it and I have car that keeps discharging the battery. I have to tell you that before all this craziness started, the horn would blow at random, sometimes in the middle of the night, and would wake up my neighbors until I remove the fuses for the horn. I am desperate. I love the car, but I am afraid to go anywhere with it.

Has either place checked for parasitic electrical draw? Do you have any aftermarket electronics installed?

The Dodge dealer told me that they did a draw test, I am assuming they meant parasitic electrical draw. And no I had nothing installed in the vehicle. Thanks for replying.

Wish I could offer more help. This appears to be an intermittent problem which can be extremely difficult to solve. All I can say is good luck.

Did you find out the problem as I have exact same car and problem

I have the same issue! Any resolution?

So everyone who has pretended to look at your vehicle used their “Magic Mulligan Card” that all shops seem to know they can play just once… They look at your car and either suggest an easily replaceable new component…or they say they cannot find anything wrong…or a combination of both.

What they (all the shops you went to) should really have told you was… “We really do not feel like investing the time it would take to properly diagnose this electrical fault that almost surely exists in your vehicle, so we are going to have you buy a new component from us so we can make some easy profit and then get you out the door so that you can go to someone else and they can deal with this time consuming, semi difficult to resolve issue, we already made our easy money and we are happy with that, have a nice day”

A shop that has a good reputation for solid diagnostics is where you will need to go. Nobody seems to do proper work these days, it really is embarrassing and sad. These issues aren’t really that difficult to solve, even at their most tricky to resolve. Hope you find a competent Indy shop to help you.

Usually this sort of problem is caused by a faulty door switch, or aftermarket alarm or audio system. It’s pretty simple to monitor the battery drain current, but the problem is that you know it is draining but don’t know which circuit is causing it, or the drain isn’t constant. It may be fine at 10 pm, and not go into battery drain mode until 3 am. There’s a couple of tricks that can make this easier to solve.

Install a cell phone app on your cell phone that automatically takes a photo every 15 minutes. Aim the camera at your drain current meter. Then you will have a photo-record of the battery drain current every 15 minutes as the car sits unused, overnight.

If you know the battery is draining too much even right now, at the current time, but don’t know which circuit it is, aim a laser-guided infrared temperature sensor at the fuses one by one. The hottest fuse will be the problematic circuit.

I also have the same problem on a 2010 Dodge Journey. It is almost 2 years now

So nobody has figured this out? My car just started this. Put new battery in last month and now it’s dead. Took it to mechanic who put battery in. He put new battery in and after 6 hours, battery dead again. He said alternator is fine. He said it’s going to take some time to figure this out since apparently he will check to see which fuse is draining my battery so if I find it I’ll let y’all know. My horn also was beeping on its own in the middle of the night so I pulled that fuse.

I own a shop & have a 2010 Journey now with this same issue. It is likely an issue with the Bluetooth module if your car is equipped with one. They tend to go into eternal “search” mode trying to find units to pair with. I will update shortly what I find with this one.

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. With an inferred temperature sensor I checked all the fuses but found none were really any warmer than the others. I then connected a second battery to the charging posts with an AMP meter in series and then disconnected the positive post of the cars battery to direct all current load to the test battery. With all electrical load in the “off” position I read the reading on the AMP meter. The “at rest” reading was 0.055 amps. Normal maximum allowable is 0.030 amps. So while watching the amp meter I removed and installed one fuse after the other in sequence. The reading changed minimally as I went through each fuse & relay if at all. The radio & the Amplifier fuses had the largest effect but still quite minimal. after ruling out those possibilities it was obvious the draw was not going through the power distribution center. I searched for other wiring that was connected directly to the power cable. At the positive feed wire I found an eyelet on the connection stud with a wire attached that ran into the cab. I disconnected that wire and the amp reading dropped to 0.003 at rest, well bellow maximum. I found that wire was connected to a GPS tracking unit that had been installed by the previous owner. I removed the GPS unit & left the car connected the test battery. I tested the cars battery after being charged for the 8 hours and found the CCA (cold cranking amps rating) to be at 550 amps. I also felt the ends of the battery and found they felt slightly bulged. At this point I left the car over night(10 hours) with the positive cable still disconnected from the car battery. In the morning I found the test battery was still at 12.80 volts & the amp reading on the meter to still be at 0.003. Another test to the cars battery found the no load CCA had dropped overnight to 300 amps. this indicates the car battery is weak.

The conclusion I came to was, while the 0.055 amp draw was just above the normal allowable limit it was still too much for a weak battery to handle for long sitting periods. The ultimate scenario likely was; The GPS unit was constantly drawing the battery down while it was new causing it to need to be recharged. This stressed out the alternator pushing it into early retirement. With a weak alternator & a constant overnight drain the battery was also weakened prematurely even after the alternator had been replaced the battery was no longer strong enough to withstand the prolonged draw of the GPS unit. So this is the path that you will need to follow to try to find the draw on your battery. An advisable step, if you don’t have the time or patience to follow this path would be to first look for any “aftermarket” installations and disconnect them for the normal amount of time it takes for your cars battery to be drained and see if it fixes it. If there are none, try this same thing by first pulling the “IOD”(Ignition Off Draw) fuse for that same period of time. There are a few circuits controlled by the IOD fuse but if it stops the draw it gives you some place to start. You can likely get a wiring diagram for the IOD loads from GOOGLE or your local parts supplier

Nice work. If I recall correctly wasn’t this mentioned previously as a suspect?

Very interesting…and with the GPS now disabled I guess you wont know where you are anymore? How will you possibly go on? jk

Thanks for the update and very well done.

Frequently, when strange, random electrical problems happen on a Chrysler Corp. Vehicle, the culprit is the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). It’s very complex and expensive. Try bringing this issue to a different Dodge dealer for a better diagnosis.

my 2010 Dodge Journey started out with my horn beeping then window went out now battery draining. when we went to find the drain we could hear clicking coming from the fuse box put horn fuse back in it was beeping like the clicking noise was doing I removed the fuse but I truely believe its still the horn is an issue when reading on it I remeber it saying something about a spring behind the air bag.

The clicking you were here is most likely the horn relay activating. Even though you removed the fuse that supplies power to the horn through that relay, power from another fuse is suppling power to the relay coil. The horn switch makes a ground connection to activate the relay and whatever is causing the real issue is still making the relay activate, so you hear the clicking. Activating the relay draws a very small amount of current but it is some current. So the extra current draw on the battery is low. The trouble is most likely with the horn switch or the circuit for the steering wheel.

This is the exact problem my wife’s car is having. Horn, airbag spring (driver side head rest). Looking for solutions. Thanks for sharing the info this makes me know that I’m not crazy.

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2010 Dodge Journey Owner Comments

Nov 11 2022

• Automatic transmission
• 137,000 miles

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Hope my comment today gives others insight to their problem and I will update when we make more progress or " its' time for her vehicle to go to" that great junkyard in the sky"

- Raynard S. , Newark, DE, US

Mar 05 2015

Journey SXT 3.5L V6

• 46,000 miles

Also will never buy a Dodge again. it is a major POS.

- CJ S. , Urbandale, IA, US

Mar 13 2020

Journey R/T 3.2L V6

• 100,000 miles

After turning off I tried to restart - nothing. No power at all. I am waiting to hear back from a local Dodge dealer about service.

- Drummo2a .. , Macon, GA, US

Mar 27 2018

Journey RT 3.2L

• 91,958 miles

Go figure - Feeling guttered that this car is a lemon and Dodge doesn't care

- Dalton G. , brisbane, Australia

Apr 14 2018

Journey FWD SXT

• 186,000 miles

I tried to return this lemon but without knowledge and money I'm stuck. I just spend any extra money I have. Heart broken and broke I wish they cared. Now waiting for AAA to tow me and tapped out, please God help me.

- Sherdina L. , Forest Park, GA, US

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Journey SXT 3.2L

• 138,000 miles

FCA has multiple recalls on TIPMs and WIN modules. Yet mine isn't one of them! Really?!!

- Anthony L. , Bluffton, US

Jun 30 2017

• 122,000 miles

Bought this vehicle used, everything was fine for about 2 weeks. One day I unplugged my phone charger and the radio/gps froze on. Turned the car off and radio/ gps/ uconnect still on. Finally had to pull the fuse, put the fuse back in and everything was fine. The car alarm would go off intermittently, then the battery would die. Replaced battery with a brand new one. Couple days later battery dead. Took it to the dodge dealer and paid for a computer update, which stopped the alarm from going off all the time. They also pulled up a code of B1A79 that has to do with antenna wireless remote ignition module. But there were no recommendation for fixing it apparently. Unfortunately about once a week I have to jump it due to dead battery. This morning had to jump it, started right up but the radio/gps/ uconnect wouldn't turn on . Drove it to work and after couple of hours started it up and radio/gps/ uconnect worked. Called the dealership and now they want $100 per hour to hook it to a voltage meter and battery tester and it could take 3 or more hours.

- Constance S. , Manistee, US

Nov 01 2017

Journey R/T

• 54,000 miles

Update from Jan 28, 2019 : Have had no further problems with my Journey.

- Peggy C. , Gainesville, US

Jun 01 2016

Journey SXT V6

I had problem with my Dodge Journey from the first couple of months I got it. First problem was with the radio. I was not sure what the problem was but when I got to the U.S. I had it change out. One day on a drive my window just open on they our. I thought nothing of it until few month later it happen again. This time I had to turn the car off and back on the close the window. After dealing with a possible electrical problem, 4 years later I had to replace the radiator. Who replaces a radiator after 4 years of owning a new car? I'm still having problem with this car and I don't know who to turn to with the problem. Now there is something draining my battery. I've changed the battery 4 time already ever other day If I don't start the car the battery is dead. I'm done with dodge, it was a beautiful car when I brought it, but if I thought I was going to have this much problem with this car I would have went with the Volvo XC90.

- Sierra D. , Junction City, US

Oct 12 2016

Journey XLT 3.5L

• 115,000 miles

Replaced battery. Three months later the new battery continually would die overnight. Have recharged the battery many times. Nothing wrong with the battery. NAPA Gold battery. Along with the other things happening electrically I believe it to be caused by a faulty 'Totally Integrated Power Module' (TIPM).

- shealeyfam , Honea Path, SC, US

Dec 31 2013

• 9,321 miles

The battery is in the wrong place. It is over the driver side wheel well. it needs to be changed at a garage.

- sharonon , Keewatin, ON, Canada

May 07 2015

Journey SXT 3.0L V6

• 70,150 miles

Car battery dies over night. Sometimes hear a ticking sound in the TIPM. Must charge the battery to get going again.

- Robert L. , Panama City, FL, US

Jun 08 2015

Journey 4 cyl

• 118,061 miles

After looking on line we see there is a current problem with the TIPM and think this may be our issue.

- Rhonda D. , Winnip, MB, Canada

Aug 03 2014

• 45,000 miles

its bad when you cant find the stupid battery then you find out that its in the wheel well you have to take the front driver side tire off just to put in a new battery. how stupid can anyone be by putting the battery in such a place & even though autozone & advance says if you buy our battery we will install them free they would not with this Dodge journey cause of where it is & all the bull you have to do to get to it.

- revondajohnson , Nebo, NC, US

Apr 15 2011

• 21,000 miles

I have had three batteries in less than two years and complete new brakes after only 18000 miles!

- dalesparkles , Sterling Heights, MI, US

Sep 22 2011

Journey SXT 3.5L

• 1,970 miles

I was looking at a new Dodge Caravan. 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. Long story short- dealer found no codes or anything. They charged my battery and said there was nothing wrong just a low battery. I hope my Journey isn't going to be like the other ones I read about with all those electrical problems.If it is ,I'll go back to Ford.

- Joseph J. , Perth Amboy, NJ, US

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2010 Dodge Journey keeps draining battery

By FedUp7 July 12, 2021 in Electrical, Battery & Charging

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I have a 2010 Dodge Journey SXT that I bought last June. About 6 months ago, I went out to the garage to leave and it was dead. I jump started it and it took right off. Ran fine for the next 2 or 3 days and then the same thing. I had it towed to the shop and they ;put a new alternator on it. I was told by the mechanic when I went to pick it up that it still wasn't starting right and I probably needed a new battery. I purchased the new battery and had it put in. It went fine for about two weeks and then nothing. All cables are securely tightened. When it does this no starting issue, when I put the key fob in and turn it, I can hear a clicking sound coming from somewhere around the firewall. I am so out of ideas with thing. I love it but I am losing my patience with it. Any ideas or suggestions?

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search the forum for ideas as this has been talked to death about, everything from aftermarket  accessories to  GPS trackers that havent been removed to every other possible problem,,,probally the resewn the person sold it was this problem...good luck and report back if and when you find the solution 

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• Armando G and Locosiete

What he said ?

In addition, go back to that mechanic and tell him to stop guessing at what it might be and to really figure out the problem (there are ways to test the system). You can get guesses from a forum... for free. 

• Locosiete and 2late4u
• 5 months later...

KTM Laranjinha

Since 2010 that I have Battery problems on my DJ R/T...several AGM batteries replaced...and in my case the problem was one light... please see this post: 

some posts could be fixed...or we could have a unic post with problems vs solutions.

• 2 years later...

Kristy fields

I have a 2010 dodge journey that keeps needing jumped to start. I got a new battery, cables, and alternator. What us going on bc I'm out of ideas. Someone please help me

Probably a diesel if your in Africa...we don't have them here

How are the grounding straps?

John/Horace

Most common Journey parasitic load (drain while sitting) is the hands free Bluetooth if you have it. There is a mini fuse in passenger kick plate panel. Called HFM I believe, but the 2009-10 are different. Need a multi meter set  it to milli amps and start testing draw. After car is off 3 mins check what draw is on main battery, should be only digital clock and radio presets. So 50-75 ish milli amps.

Mine had an issue where the light in glove box wasn't turning off. Glued a quarter to the door to add a hair more to push in plunger and that helped turn off the light. 

Used my phone camera to record a video, placed in glove box and let it record a video for a couple minutes. Checked video and sure enough light stayed on even though dash and everything else was off

So many different kind of electrical draws can be possible that trying to find out on a blog will almost be Impossible, there are so many  components in today's vehicles that  unless you are really good with different meters and know where to look or test,,, South main auto on you tube is a great place for info and lately he has been posting about finding electrical problems with different cars,,,makes my head hurt just thinking about how he can do everything that he does..ALL this said you probably need to find a good electrical mechanic shop  to chase the problem down. Good luck and please report back on what you find for others that will be looking for their odd ball problem with their Journey

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