2024 Dodge Hornet problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Dodge Hornet, most often about electrical system. There are 7 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi at time of problem
Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Key facts
- Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 12 of 26 complaints (46%).
- Engine (6) and brakes (5) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 10,000 mi.
- Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury.
- The 2024 Dodge Hornet has 7 recalls on file.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 3 Dodge Hornet model years we track.
2024 Dodge Hornet problems by category
- Electrical System12 complaints
- Engine6 complaints
- Brakes5 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech4 complaints
- Steering4 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion4 complaints
- Other / Unknown3 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts2 complaints
- Body & Structure2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service brakes | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2024 Dodge Hornet recalls (7)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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.
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, 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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
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.
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.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: Missing rim and tire size information could lead to an incorrect wheel being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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."
Risk: Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Recent 2024 Dodge Hornet complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Oct 7, 20264,125 miVACrash1 injuredAcceleration & Cruise Control
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. While the contact's son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a tree and came to a stop. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated and independently went blank. The contact's son sustained pain and bruises to the body. In addition, the contact stated that a month prior, several unknown warning lights illuminated and later went off. The contact stated that the…
NHTSA complaint #11769698 · source - Filed Oct 7, 202610,000 miAZTowedElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's minor child was inside the vehicle during the failure.…
NHTSA complaint #11769621 · source - Filed Sep 19, 2026ALSeats & Seat Belts
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 for my children. The dealership will not take the vehicle or give me a loaner. They directed me to dodge customer care which they will not provide a loaner due to the unit still being in my possession. The dealership will not take the unit because there is not…
NHTSA complaint #11765483 · source - Filed Sep 14, 2026ALElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
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") without warning, and later experienced a complete no-start/shutdown failure caused by a PIM/IDCM power electronics failure (repaired ~XXX at approximately 15,650 miles). The vehicle has been in for repair 6 times, totaling approximately 120 days out of service.…
NHTSA complaint #11764095 · source - Filed Sep 3, 2026SCElectrical System
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 extremely hard so hard I'm thinking about seeking medical attention and was stranded 2 hours in a location that was not safe my grandson was [XXX] at the time the car rolled backwards at hit my grandson also my car traveled backwards 30 feet backwards down hill on…
NHTSA complaint #11761790 · source - Filed Aug 24, 2026MIOther / Unknown
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 there was no handle. I took the rear tailgate panel off, and found that not only was the handle not present, but the entire cable assembly was missing. My vehicle has never been in an accident, and this panel had never been removed before.
NHTSA complaint #11759037 · source - Filed Aug 24, 2026MNElectrical System
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 everything. It’s very scary to drive when you car is telling you your power steering is off, your airbags are off, check transmission, check engine all at the same time.
NHTSA complaint #11759007 · source - Filed Aug 20, 202612,000 miNYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped and then rolled forward and backwards. The contact stated that the brake pedal was loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
NHTSA complaint #11758166 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology