Dodge Hornet Problems by Year
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Hornet, across 3 model years (2023–2025). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (27). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Dodge Hornet years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Hornet model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Hornet: 27 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2023 Hornet: 26 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2025 Hornet: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Hornet problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Hornet model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hornet | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Hornet | 27 | 7 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Hornet | 26 | 5 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Hornet years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (27), 2023 (26), 2025 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Hornet?
Electrical System, with 23 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Hornet have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.