2012 Dodge Journey, battery always dead when raining, WHY?

Asked by Guru9CQVPB Jul 30, 2021 at 10:23 PM about the 2012 Dodge Journey

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Everytime it RAINS, my 2012 Journey would not start.  The battery was replace
not long, yet, if sits too long and if raining, my car battery died.  I need to know
WHY EVERYTIME IT RAINS MY BATTERY DEAD?

1 Answer
40,075

beatupchevy answered 3 years ago

look for ( search) parasitic drain and any obvious problems in trouble areas , under dash by A pillars , corrosion at disconnects , the rain may be coincidental .

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2012 Dodge Journey, battery always dead when raining, WHY? 1 Answer

    Everytime it RAINS, my 2012 Journey would not start. The battery was replace not long, yet, if sits too long and if raining, my car battery died. I need to know WHY EVERYTIME IT RAINS MY BATTERY D...

    2012 Dodge Journey

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2012 dodge journey 1 Answer

    My battery light keeps coming on. Took it to mechanic replaced battery twice. Abs light came on speedometer went crazy car wouldn't shift rpms outrageous and it wouldn't go over 28 mph!!! It's goi...

    Dodge Journey

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2012 Dodge Journey 1 Answer

    Changed the radio open battery still draining just not as fast as before anyone have any ideas of what it could be ?

    2012 Dodge Journey R/T FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2012 Dodge Journey Power Window Relay 1 Answer

    Which relay is connected to the power windows in a 2012 3.6L (Crew) Dodge Journey?

    2012 Dodge Journey Crew FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • dodge journey dead battery 1 Answer

    2013 Dodge Journey R/T AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2012 Dodge Journey

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Journey Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Joe Russo
    Reputation
    3,980
  • #2
    Terie
    Reputation
    2,530
  • #3
    Saundra Gonzalez
    Reputation
    2,500
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge Durango
848 Great Deals out of 21,134 listings starting at $850
Used Dodge Grand Caravan
367 Great Deals out of 6,210 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Explorer
2,408 Great Deals out of 59,122 listings starting at $999
Used Kia Sorento
814 Great Deals out of 29,971 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota RAV4
1,984 Great Deals out of 34,292 listings starting at $2,495
Used Chevrolet Equinox
2,387 Great Deals out of 66,287 listings starting at $450
Used Honda Pilot
1,060 Great Deals out of 30,850 listings starting at $2,299
Used Chevrolet Traverse
1,076 Great Deals out of 21,822 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Edge
1,560 Great Deals out of 25,089 listings starting at $1,995
Used Dodge Charger
792 Great Deals out of 14,525 listings starting at $1,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,239 Great Deals out of 52,278 listings starting at $1,650
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,400 Great Deals out of 32,178 listings starting at $1,550
Used Ford F-150
6,689 Great Deals out of 173,754 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda CR-V
2,029 Great Deals out of 38,640 listings starting at $800

Used Cars for Sale

2020 Dodge Journey For Sale
54 Great Deals out of 531 listings starting at $6,999
2019 Dodge Journey For Sale
51 Great Deals out of 647 listings starting at $2,950
2018 Dodge Journey For Sale
56 Great Deals out of 857 listings starting at $4,495
2017 Dodge Journey For Sale
37 Great Deals out of 593 listings starting at $1,100
2016 Dodge Journey For Sale
28 Great Deals out of 473 listings starting at $4,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.