2024 Dodge Hornet reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Dodge Hornet holds 24 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2023 Hornet (7), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Retractor, Camera, and Pedals and linkages.

2023 Dodge Hornet — Photo by Autosdeprimera, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 24), then Engine (6) and Service brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (13 of 24). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Hornet has 26 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Dodge Hornet. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

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 hydraulic brakes, pedals and linkages 2024-10-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V752000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

Remedy Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

Recall Labels 2024-03-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V209000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The manufacturer label is missing the tire rim and tire size information. 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 apply a corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 32B.

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 (24 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Service brakes

Steering

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Seat belts

Structure

Fuel system, gasoline

Hydraulic brakes

Lane departure

Suspension

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"My rear seat belt on the driver side has twisted and will not retract in or out anymore it is stuck out to large for my child that is in a booster seat. I have two children and am unable to use one of the seats needed…"
Seat belts · filed 2026-09-19
"Approximately one month after purchasing this vehicle new, I began experiencing a recurring loss-of-propulsion defect. Since XXX, the vehicle has repeatedly lost the ability to accelerate ("limp mode" / "turtle mode")…"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-14
"This is the 7th time this has happened turtle mode out of nowhere I've took it in the shop so much for the same reason the car shut off on me with my [XXX] grand child the car completely stopped throwing my neck…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-03
"The electrical will randomly glitch out on start and will not populate properly in the dash and tablet. Error messages will get stuck in sequence and necessitate bringing the vehicle into a dealership to reset…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-24
"There was no power to my Dodge hornet, and I needed to open the rear lift gate. The only way to do that, was to pull the emergency trunk release handle. When I went to look for the handle by the liftgate, I found that…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-24

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
Hornet plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive	1.3L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-wheel drive	29	29	29 MPG / 360 mi range	$2250

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 2024 Dodge Hornet reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 Dodge Hornet?

Is the 2024 Dodge Hornet more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Hornet has 26 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Dodge Hornet been recalled?

The 2024 Dodge Hornet has 7 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 2024 Dodge Hornet?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2024 Dodge Hornet with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Dodge Hornet get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Dodge Hornet is 26.5 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?