2023 Dodge Hornet reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Hornet over 4 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than the 2024 Hornet (8), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Retractor, Camera, and Labels.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (12 of 26), then Electrical system (10) and Back-over prevention (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2024

The 2024 Hornet has 24 complaints, 8 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Dodge Hornet. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall seat belts, front, retractor 2026-08-06 · NHTSA campaign 26V510000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.

Remedy Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-04-15 · NHTSA campaign 25V246000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.

Recall Labels 2024-03-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V175000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.

Recall External pedestrian alert 2023-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 23V696000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, cables, fastener or connector 2023-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V623000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Forward collision avoidance

Electrical system

Back-over prevention

Lane departure

Speed control

Structure

Seat belts

Service brakes

Steering

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I have contacted mopar dodge customer care because i have tried 3 dealerships one including the one i bought my car from to get this recalled and go nowhere ! Dodge had a claim filed for my car and they have not called…"
Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2026-07-07
"The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the recall repair…"
Back-over prevention · filed 2026-04-06
"I am having continual failures of the electronic door lock/linkage that causes the door to no open from either the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The door latch has been replaced twice on the driver door, once on…"
Electrical system, Structure · filed 2026-04-02
"Discontinued vehicle model still under active bumper to bumper warranty (thru 10/26); has faulty rear defroster/heated side mirrors that the "remedy" handed down to me was to "drive more" in an effort to charge battery…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-02-04
"The electrical system drains the battery if not driven on a daily basis. Now that it had to be jump started the information screen is not working. With that being said, I have no camera, radio, heat and other displays.…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-01-28

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Hornet all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$2700

Specs and fitment

First US generation, 2023–present

Body styles Crossover

Oil 5W-30 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) , 5 qt capacity

Tire size 215/60R17, 225/55R18, 235/40R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V623000 covers certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high-voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving. Recall 25V246000 covers certain 2023-2025 Hornet and Tonale vehicles where the display module may not show the rearview camera image. Recall 24V752000 covers certain 2024-2025 Hornet and Tonale vehicles where the brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function. Recall 26V510000 covers certain 2023-2025 Hornet and 2023-2026 Tonale vehicles where rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Dodge Hornet?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (12 of 26), then Electrical system (10) and Back-over prevention (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Hornet has 24 complaints, 8 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Dodge Hornet been recalled?

The 2023 Dodge Hornet has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Dodge Hornet?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2023 Dodge Hornet with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Dodge Hornet get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Dodge Hornet is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Dodge Hornet use?

5W-30 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) With filter, about 5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Dodge Hornet?

Published US specs commonly list front 215/60R17, 225/55R18, 235/40R20 (trim-dependent) and rear 215/60R17, 225/55R18, 235/40R20 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Dodge Hornet?