2015 Dodge Journey Won’t Start (Hard brake petal)

We experienced an issue with our 2015 Dodge Journey not starting. The brake petal was hard and it wouldn’t go down. If you run into this problem, do the following:
• Make sure the ignition is in the “Off” mode (you may need to open and close doors)
• The only lights that should be on the display is the message “Push brake to start engine”
• Push the “start” button 5 times
• Press the brake and “start” button at the same time (may take a few seconds)
• Engine should start
Hope this helps someone!

[@milkdudd4228]

4Years ago you two decided to take time out of your day to share this! It’s 2023 and your video is still serving as a major blessing. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I appreciate you both! God Bless You!

[@chrishyrablackson5429]

Worked like a charm! Thanks guys. I was sick for a second. Dressed and driving 2 hrs away 🥴

[@meliaerinwhite]

Thank you so much!! I’m super happy y’all put this up - it saved me today!!

[@angelaspringfield9387]

Thank you so much. I had the same problem this morning 8/10/22 and had misplaced my keys thinking it was in the car so I kept pushing the brake and the push to start button hoping the fob would somehow magically be in my car and that the car would start. Unfortunately it wasnt and when I finally found my keys the brake was extremely hard to push down and my car wouldn't start at all. Thank you so, so much for this tip. God bless you and your family for sharing!!!!!

[@jjonyy96]

BRO! Worked like charm! My wife got stranded after work and I was able to find your video and it started on the first try. Thanks for posting this.

[@MorneBooysen]

I've got same problem but this didnt work

[@leighmcnicol3926]

@@MorneBooysen same did you figure it out

[@MorneBooysen]

Change battery, if still don't work you need new altenator charger

[@nixmyth6300]

2 years later just want to say thank you, helped my mother in law

[@hilariomartinez3982]

Thanks a lot guys. Wife just had this issue just now. Went ahead with the steps and works good as new

[@larrythomas2795]

Love y’all man. My car does this a couple times a year and I always come back to this to reset it. 2013 Chrysler 300

[@j-mack7501]

I've been having the same exact issue with my 2014 BMW 328. It had zero issues, sat for 14 days and I came back home to these problems. Gonna go try this.

[@WeezyBaby88]

bout to try this out today on my 2018 journey. glad y'all made this video

[@pamwebb2957]

Oh my !! Thank you so much I tried all the other ones !! This is only thing that worked !! God Bless you both !! Thank You

[@apollop4502]

Another success story here! I wish I knew about this solution years ago as my 2011 Dodge Journey has this problem a few times a year.

[@marlenerobertson1642]

2013 and this just happened. Thank you thank you. Blessings for taking the time to post

[@jocelynmcree879]

Thank you so much for your amazing advice. It works!!!! Many blessings to you and your family

[@tauruskingbull5398]

It legit worked for my 2018 Dodge Challenger thank y’all

[@michelleb6323]

Omg you guys are the best!!! I tried this on my mustang and it finally started! Thank you so much! 🙌🏼

[@evancorbistephisnama]

OMG thank you so much! It worked. I just got a new battery about a month ago this was probably the issue the whole time💜

[@sergutwalga1962]

Your video help me start my car today thank you so much for sharing this valuable info, I was about to do a tow and take it to a shop. Really helpful. Thank you again.

[@GilJohnson-hp4ts]

Thank you! Was stuck an hour away from home and this worked!

[@MsEbony]

And I'm good now! Thanks so much... there was another video similar to this but watching you step by step detailing I'm ret ta go! Blessings

[@seadragonboy42]

Thank you so much just saved me on Christmas eve! Thank you!!

[@roysol1101]

Omg....God Bless you'll for putting this for us....San Antonio Tx

[@darrellheins5352]

Thank you. I have the same car and I had this problem in the morning coming out the store Then I watch this video and it works 👍🏿

[@Jbfrazier12]

Y'all jusy saved me, thanks

[@masflores2614]

DUDE . JUST DID THIS TECHNIQUE. WORKED AWSOME 👍👍 THANK YOU!!!

[@barnaclebill1615]

I love y’all so so much!!! It took about a four times of doing this but I didn’t give up. It worked thanks!! 😁👍👍

[@leighmcnicol3926]

Did you just repeat the steps

[@deniseg7043]

You saved me! I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. Thanks for posting this :)))

[@MorneBooysen]

i've also 2015 dodge journey, but its right hand drive. it didnt work, i even also put on aircon like in video. nope nada

[@TheHardKnotLife]

Super helpful!! Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@cryptoyou8391]

Bro you saved my ass 👍🏻👍🏻 Very helpful video and properly guided

[@cathywhitehead5510]

Totally saved me today!! Thank you!

[@oneluv30able]

This trick really worked like a charm. thxs for the video.

[@leosega58]

2024 and this worked for me! Thank you

[@FranciscoRodriguez-gp8lf]

Yall just saved my ass rn. I was stuck outside my house confused. I tried it and now my car turned on. Thank you!!

[@JuanRojas-mv2wc]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHH😭😭😭 I got to get gasoline and then I go to my car press the brake and the start button and it didn't start, almost gave up until I wanted to try one more thing which was this video Such a life saver😢

[@JackAroestraw]

Tifahnee85 God Bless you guys!!! We couldn't ever have figured this out without you! We have 8 disabled adults to take to Martha's Vineyard tomorrow and we were sweating bullets. God bless you and that gentleman and your whole family forever!

[@deniseg7043]

Worked initially but turned out I needed a new battery in the end!

[@nickier777]

Thank you so much!!! This worked right away! 💖

[@Thatoneguy2684]

Worked like a charm

[@iliketoshoot848]

You I was stranded and this worked perfectly. Can't thank you enough. You guys be safe.

[@jomichasmart7368]

OMG THANK YOU GUYS FOR THIS I JUST GOT MY DODGE AND THIS HAPPED 🙏🙏🙏

[@jomichasmart7368]

It worked for me

[@beautifullydelicious7986]

Worked you guys are awesome 👍😀 thanks

[@doranrichardson6816]

Thank you so much guys you really helped me out

[@DRAMAKIN9]

Life saver brother thank you

[@lakers.714]

Thank u sir this work.for my dodge journey sxt 3.6 2012 1.17.2023

[@dumtsx]

This worked thank u guys so much

[@lawrencewright6998]

I just had this problem rite now.and you got me rite thanks!!

[@ayo_carterlive6387]

this just helped me with my 2017 dodge charger rt, thanks guys❤️

[@soniayaritza]

I have a 2016 dodge charger RT, can you please help me???

[@soniayaritza]

Mine says it’s on E, but i filled up my tank yesterday. Need help

[@airmandarius7433]

Have a 2011 same problem how can I really fix it

[@olivy217]

Omg thanks it fixed it

[@jgonzo3083]

Thanks guys for this video, I left laundry mat and then it wouldn't start..... I'll try this and see wh as t it does! Thank yall!

[@Numanoid11]

Great!! I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger and it has been doing this for months and the dealership can't seem to figure it out!!

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

If dealership couldn't figure this out? They simply never send mechanics to training.

[@cornerstonechurch227]

Thanks!! Lordy that helped

[@salvadorchavalin]

Thanks for this video it works in Honda to thanks

[@ImAlwaysAshley]

My car just did this while picking my kids up from school and THIS WORKED!!!!! Thank you! …I was about to have a whole mommy-panic-attack. 🤣

[@deboraholiver8509]

Did u get out if car and get back in? My car didn't work with these steps

[@AllAmericanConservative]

I tried this and unfortunately it didn't work for my car. I still gave your video a like though, because this is a cool trick to know. I appreciate your video. Take care ✌

[@rickjosey7951]

Im having same bad luck were you able to fix the issue ? And did what did you do

[@laronzoandvictoriamiles4953]

Just saved me some money thanks

[@tonyagray7354]

It worked thank you ❤

[@DevinChambers-sl2oz]

I love this video.

[@mrs.lwitte5295]

Thank you!❤️

[@tiarahuff1640]

Thanks so much!!!

[@TysonMerzy]

THANK YOU🙏

[@ryanmorley8211]

My 2018 dodge journey wouldnt start earlier, completely random. Full battery, had lights and radio. System would engage when pushing button but no crank. Check engine light flashed a few times. Then 5 mins later it started like nothing happened.

[@kwarrior1985]

Omg this shit actually fucking worked. Thanks guys for real. Lbvs 🤣 Still can't believed that it worked haha 3 bills later but at least I didn't take it in for a new Starter that I was told would fix it. Appreciate the help facts.

[@JaylenBieber]

THE JOURNEY; has so many recalls. Is this 1 of them yet? It's a security issue.

[@richardhill2379]

What was the solution, how did you fix it. Great video !!

[@gpooh4]

Thanks i was bout to go off

[@danielbaker7832]

Thanks bro

[@lonniesmith1533]

Your awesome!

[@kckruse79]

Thank you!

[@maia3967]

🙏🏾 it worked!

[@nathanschroeder1734]

I had this problem today with mine. Use the remote start on the fab.... if you have remote start

[@wonerable]

Plus, if it's doing this make sure your keyfob battery is good...! You're welcome.

[@reinaldovelez7388]

can you help me saying why the bell does not ring when opening the switch

[@trk3707]

It still works for my 2015 Dodge Journey. As March 2020. Question is why does this caused?

[@MrDalon37]

Is it still good? Or did you end up getting new battery?

[@JuanRojas-mv2wc]

It's 2024, is it fixed by now?

[@donearl6675]

i have a 2019 ram and its doing this.have not tried this yet.but what it is it that your vacuum brake booster has a leak or your brake check valve or both are gone.

[@lilgoop1461]

any tips for a 2013 mustang v6?? hard pedal and it clicks when i turn key key

[@Ms_shael]

God bless you and keep you and cause God face to shine upon you and give you PEACE and prosperity!!! Thank you!!! 🙌🏽

[@gionnikash4491]

Thank you

[@ryne1226]

Thanks. Im not stuck on the side of the road anymore

[@johnnichols4494]

Unfortunately dident work on my 2013 charger 3.6 but thanks for the video

[@blaquegemini18]

I'm having the exact same issue with 2014 dodge journey and my husband called dodge dealership and there are 5 recalls on my car that I didn't know about and one of the recalls is the security module. They are going to fix all 5 recalls at no charge.

[@deboraholiver8509]

I have the same year, and my car won't start. Do you know if this is a new recall for security module?

[@iishuffle28]

That's great! My KIA had an engine recall... The car died on the freeway. KIA steung me along for two months. Ultimately they denied all responsibility and liability. My car was paid off, I was heart broken. Stick with Dodge.

[@davieboy1970]

Bummer. I must be the oddball because I see everybody else saying how great your tricjk worked.. I'll be damned if it didn't work for me

[@katiecampbell9191]

I got a 2019 Dodge Journey and this has been happening to me left and right !

[@dicktatina7814]

My dealer told me that the signal wire became disconnected from the starter on a new (1100 miles) 2018 Journey. Chrysler should have fixed this by now.

[@hamiamdet5349]

I have a 2018 now... I watched the video tried it... and it worked... but only once.... trying to get it to the shop today....need help... did u ever find out exactly what it was

[@robbylandon1443]

I’ve taken mine to two dealerships and they have found nothing

[@JuanRojas-mv2wc]

​@@hamiamdet5349did you find out what it was??

[@JuanRojas-mv2wc]

​@@robbylandon1443what happened in the end?

[@diazluis66]

i tried this and it wouldn't work, i tried the other help tip below and it wouldn't work. the only way it turned on is if i got another car to give me a jump. it's done this a few times already and then it'll be fine for awile. very frustrating. might be time to trade it in.

[@michaelthompson2687]

Just my luck it won't work for me unfortunately. I'm stranded, oh well. Things like this always happen to me ☹ Good video though 👍

[@UntouchableVenom]

I tried this and it worked, so I shut it off and tried it again, no start, do you know what could be wrong?

[@hansolo3249]

Is that work on all dodges cars ??

[@johnonorgan]

we had to get out of the car get back in do the 5 times and then it started but i notice if i wait like about an hour the car will start right up

[@JSwog2012]

Okay but what caused this to happen? This happened to me today and it worked for me but now my car has a check engine light. Just really not a good start to the week after a family member passed away. Ugh.

[@ramshacks9493]

I need help please everything lights up but not the push button, the push button isn't moving the gages, or lights, the push button doesn't even light up either please it's my car to work and home

[@ega0117]

Does that work for a Dodge Durango??

[@catinashontajones]

My 2017 Dodge Journey is doing this. I took it to Firestone and pepboys and they can’t find anything wrong with it. I’m taking it to dodge tmw

[@hamiamdet5349]

🗣Stranded Right Now🤬🤬 !! Saw this video tried it as suggested and yes it worked.... but only once before I could make it home.... could some plz tell me what's wrong so I can get home....

[@johannmajer9208]

Thank you soooooooo much !!!!! I had to repeat the cycle a few times but it finally worked

[@shiniyuxue4728]

I have a Mazda 3 2019 I don't know what to do with it

[@sarge6870]

I had this problem but the issue is with the TIPM, not a security issue. Either the connections to the TIPM are corroded or your TIPM is bad. This is a known issue with the Dodge Journey's...all years! This may be a quick resolve BUT it's NOT the whole answer to the problem.

[@JuanRojas-mv2wc]

How is that fixed? What is TIPM, if it's a Dodge problem, can it be fixed or not?

[@sarge6870]

@@JuanRojas-mv2wc "TIPM is the "Totally Integrated Power Modular". It is the black, fuse box under the hood on the drivers side.

[@Godsgift8553]

It most definitely worked for me but now 3 weeks later😂 uh yea ima give it one more try😂

[@briannaashendorf4698]

Did anyone else have this issue but there screen reads that your in reverse when your in park? Mine is having this issue but thinks it’s in reverse when it’s in park. We replaced the whole shifter and it’s still reading it as if it’s in reverse. And now sometimes it won’t read park at all.

[@Harrsas]

I knew them 2 and these comments was cap but I still tried it😢

[@Amanda-ww4ko]

I’m doing it and it does not work for me. It did work yesterday with this but today … it won’t let me push it 5 times it stays on off