KnownCarProblems2024 Dodge Hornet Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Dodge Hornet, most often about the electrical (44% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Hornet model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Dodge Hornet problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 44%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and refueling, the fuel started to overflow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a black screen, and the engine…
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…
Engine
6 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and refueling, the fuel started to overflow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a black screen, and the engine…
Brakes
5 complaints · 19%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…
Steering
4 complaints · 15%Fuel system
4 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and refueling, the fuel started to overflow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a black screen, and the engine…
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…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 11%Seat belts
3 complaints · 11%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…
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 recalls
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: pedals and linkages
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 october 17, 2024. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is b7b.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Missing rim and tire size information could lead to an incorrect wheel being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: cables
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); engine (6 complaints); brakes (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Dodge Hornet have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 6, 2026 (seat belts). 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?
- It is the most complained-about Hornet model year since 2000, with 27 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.
Other Dodge Hornet years
- 2023
- 2024