Dodge Hornet problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Dodge Hornet (2023–2025). The 2024 Hornet has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 54
- Recalls
- 7
- Model years
- 3
- Worst year
- 2024
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Dodge Hornet years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2024 Dodge Hornet — 26 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2023 Dodge Hornet — 26 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (26 complaints).
Every Dodge Hornet model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hornet | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Hornet | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Hornet | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
Most common Dodge Hornet problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System23 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech20 complaints
- Brakes6 complaints
- Engine6 complaints
- Steering5 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion5 complaints
- Body & Structure4 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control4 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts3 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
Complaint trend
Dodge Hornet recalls
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Missing rim and tire size information could lead to an incorrect wheel being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Other Dodge models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology