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2024 Dodge Hornet Phev Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Hornet Phev model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints51
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported3
Injuries reported0

Most common 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev problems

  1. Electrical

    19 complaints · 37%

    Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.

    The contact owned a 2024 Dodge hornet. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed brown smoke emanating from the vent in the interior of the vehicle, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which, upon exiting the vehicle, he observed smoke emanating from the engine…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 1,600 miles

  2. Brakes

    18 complaints · 35%

    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 dealer to schedule…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 40,000 miles

  3. Engine

    9 complaints · 18%

  4. Other or unspecified

    9 complaints · 18%

  5. Driver assistance

    8 complaints · 16%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, assist, automatic emergency braking, warnings.

    The contact rented a 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the message "forward collision avoidance” was disabled and "sos call failed" were displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 8,000 miles

  6. Steering

    5 complaints · 10%

    The contact rented a 2024 Dodge hornet. While driving 50-75 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the steering wheel was not turning as intended. Additionally, the steering wheel and the front axle were not responding as intended, and constant adjustments were needed; the contact had to grip the steering…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 48,025 miles

  7. Backup camera

    5 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: rearview system braking.

    The contact owns a 2024 Dodge hornet. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention display failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back-over display screen displayed a black screen. The contact stated that because of the failure, the contact vehicle crashed into another…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 5,100 miles

  8. Transmission

    3 complaints · 6%

    The contact rented a 2024 Dodge hornet. While driving 50-75 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound, and the steering wheel was not turning as intended. Additionally, the steering wheel and the front axle were not responding as intended, and constant adjustments were needed; the contact had to grip the steering…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 48,025 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2024 Dodge Hornet Phev recalls

  1. Brakes: pedals and linkages

    NHTSA 25V846000 · December 9, 2025 · 5,974 vehicles

    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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (19 complaints); brakes (18 complaints); engine (9 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 9, 2025 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2024 a bad year for the Dodge Hornet Phev?
It is the most complained-about Hornet Phev model year since 2000, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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