2024 Dodge Hornet: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
18 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
18 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 9.0
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
My car has had an issue ever since they replaced the recall for my radio. I have been getting the A arrow symbol and it says start stop restart. I was in the middle of traffic and I have to make sure I keep inching up without fully stopping bc my car will shut itself down in gear. With traffic around me I have to put it in park and try to start it 3-4 times for the error to go away I almost got rear ended a few times…
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the front wheels were improperly aligned during manufacturing of the vehicle, causing the front driver’s and front passenger’s side tires treads to prematurely wear on the inner section of the tire. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The fail…
I went to have an oil change and was told I had a coolant leak. Took to dealership and they told me they don’t see an issue. Two days later the same problem persists. I go under the hood and the coolant container is empty. Coolant was added and there is still an issue. I bring it back for a second time and dealership can not find the problem but clearly there is a problem.
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 24V175000 | Equipment:Other:Labels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight valu… |
| 26V510000 | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts ma… |
| 23V623000 | Electrical System:Propulsion System: Cab | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12… |
| 24V752000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Lin | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a… |
| 25V246000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Ca | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rear… |
| 23V696000 | Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/P | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert sire… |
| 24V209000 | Equipment:Other:Labels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The manufacturer label is missing the tire ri… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (8 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 62/100, computed from 18 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for the 2024 Dodge Hornet, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 05/03/2024. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.