Battery boost for a 2012 Dodge Journey
Battery boost for the 2012 Dodge Journey: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.8 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Dodge Journey for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Dodge Journey: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,348 | $3,690 | $3,876 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Dodge Journey
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 376 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (116), service brakes (108) and engine (97). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V432000 | 2017-07-07 | air bags:frontal | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. |
| 16V273000 | 2016-05-06 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist. |
| 15V675000 | 2015-10-19 | electronic stability control (esc) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability... |
| 15V431000 | 2015-07-07 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold. |
| 11V550000 | 2011-11-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:fluid | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| 11V487000 | 2011-09-29 | engine and engine cooling | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For battery service on the 2012 Dodge Journey, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Before the shop sees your Journey
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your Journey, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Stay on the road
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Getting a clear quote
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
When you know your dates
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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