2024 Dodge Hornet Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2026 · 51 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 37%), typically at around 1,600 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System19 · ~1,600 mi
Service Brakes15
Engine9
Unknown or Other9
Forward Collision Avoidance6 · ~8,000 mi
Back Over Prevention5 · ~5,100 mi
Steering5 · ~48,025 mi
Lane Departure3
Power Train3 · ~48,025 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~40,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1937%1,600——
Service Brakes1529%———
Engine918%———
Unknown or Other918%———
Forward Collision Avoidance612%8,000——
Back Over Prevention510%5,100——
Steering510%48,025——
Lane Departure36%———
Power Train36%48,025——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic36%40,000——
Exterior Lighting24%———
Air Bags12%———
Fuel/propulsion System12%———
Seat Belts12%———
Structure12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———
Visibility/wiper12%———
Wheels12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 20 complaints
2024: 162024162025: 202025202026: 15202615

n = 51 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Dodge Hornet Phev recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkagesDec 9, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V846000 · 5,974 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) 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.

Fix: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 24V752.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Just 5 minutes after starting the drive, the 'Limp Mode' warning light illuminated, and the accelerator pedal became completely unresponsive. The vehicle decelerated rapidly and came to a sudden stop in the middle of an intersection, putting me in a highly dangerous situation. Furthermore, I…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748931

The contact rented a 2024 Dodge Hornet from Avis Car Rental. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "URGENT SAFETY RECALL - Your vehicle has an urgent safety recall: NHTSA Recall Number 24V752000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), Collapsed Brake Pedal - Call Customer Care or the…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11746183

Tail light bar fractured spontaneously without any external physical impact due to structural over-tightening at the factory, creating a risk of water intrusion that can short out required FMVSS rear lighting. What the data shows is that this isn't a random occurrence — it's a known manufacturing…

Exterior Lighting · received Jun 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744798

On [XXX] the electrical system on the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T malfunctioned and all warning lights were simultaneously flashing on the screen and all driver safety warnings malfunctioned. There was loss of Power Steering Assist while driving the car as well as an Electronic Parking Brake…

Electrical System · received Jun 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743599

At approximately 11:00PM on April 24, 2026 I received a phone call from a neighbor telling me that my car was on fire. I went outside and the car, which was parked in the driveway, was pouring out smoke and making popping noises. We called the fire department and watch from a safe distance. The…

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736790

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hornet Phev model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.