2024 Dodge Hornet: raw data

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vehicle2024 / dodge / hornet
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints23 on file (2024-04-13 → 2026-09-14)
recalls7
investigations0
fars1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Hydraulic brake recall repair delays and brake failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14 complaints2024-05-09 → 2026-07-07hornet-2024-brake-recall-hydraulic
  • 11621793 The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts would not be…
  • 11588384 Just purchased a 2024 Dodge Hornet for my daughter on [XXX] She was involved in an accident on [XXX]. Cause of the accident was brake failure - as a result of said failure, she stuck a fuel truck going 45 mph on a highway offramp. Airbags did not deploy, seat belt did not lock
Electrical system failure with loss of steering and brakingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING12 complaints2024-04-13 → 2026-06-11hornet-2024-electrical-power-loss
  • 11584317 We Purchased the Dodge Hornet GT on 04/17/2024 drove it home and parked it. My Husband tried to drive it on 04/18/2024 and the steering failed and the dash board lit up with: Service Power steering, Drive mode unavailable, Park sense disabled, Service Engine, Auto Dim High Beams…
  • 11728565 The vehicle has experienced five distinct instances of total power loss, resulting in the immediate loss of power steering and braking assistance while in motion. These incidents occurred on the following dates: ​January 10, 2024 ​May 2024 ​October 19, 2024 – November 21, 2024…
Back-over prevention recall parts unavailabilityBACK OVER PREVENTION7 complaints2025-06-06 → 2026-03-23hornet-2024-rearview-recall-parts
  • 11683516 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…
  • 11670866 The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that he had received a text message from the local Dodge dealer and was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact was also informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet…
Engine failure and coolant system malfunctionsENGINE7 complaints2024-02-02 → 2026-01-19hornet-2024-engine-coolant-failure
  • 11644750 Our 2024 Dodge Hornet broke down on [XXX] in Baltimore Maryland on [XXX} 8496 miles on it. It was towed to Ourisman Chrysler Dodge 124 north point Blvd 21224. It needed a new engine. Engine replaced October 2024. The new engine needs replacement parts vehicle still not fixed.…
  • 11582756 The car operates as if the start stop function is on when it has been turned off. The car idles erratically it launches when driving. The car pulls back while driving and putters. I have been scared to drive the car due to the way it erratically drives. The check engine light…
Adaptive cruise control and forward collision avoidance dropoutFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2024-05-09 → 2026-07-07hornet-2024-adaptive-cruise-fca-dropout
  • 11719406 Since delivery, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system intermittently fails without warning while in motion. The system frequently displays an "Unavailable" message, particularly during stop-and-go traffic at speeds around 20 mph. This sudden deactivation occurs with no prior…
  • 11682290 The automatic cruise control will suddenly stop working and I’m not sure why. At first I thought it was only because of glare into the radar camera, but I’ve noticed even when conditions are cloudy it still happens. The dash lights up and claims the radar is obstructed and will…
Electrical system fires and fuel system firesFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2024-04-19 → 2026-05-09hornet-2024-electrical-fire
  • 11736790 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…
  • 11584146 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…
Tail light bar fractures and water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1 complaints2026-06-17 → 2026-06-17hornet-2024-tail-light-fracture
  • 11744798 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…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
232024-04-132026-09-1401ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; ENGINE:6; SERVICE BRAKES:5; STEERING:4; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:3

Recalls all years →

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23V62300007/09/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTORChrysler (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.A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.
23V69600017/10/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTChrysler (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."Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.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.
24V17500005/03/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSChrysler (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."A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.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.
24V20900019/03/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSChrysler (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."Missing rim and tire size information could lead to an incorrect wheel being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
24V75200009/10/2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESChrysler (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.A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.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.
25V24600015/04/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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."A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
26V51000006/08/2026SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORChrysler (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.A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 24, 2026. 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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20241vpic1

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2024 Dodge Hornet vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/dodge/hornet
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2024 Dodge Hornet},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/dodge/hornet}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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