Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Dodge Hornet, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system12
- Engine6
- Steering4
- Service brakes4
- Seat belts3
- Unknown or other3
- Structure2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Dodge Hornet failed the safety check 0.29% of the time — 44% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 930 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Dodge Hornet SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.9 L/100 km (about 24 mpg US), CO₂ 231 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.2 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
12 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Dodge Hornet.
| 2026381 6 Aug 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear left and right outboard seat belts could become twisted and may not retract correctly. As a result, the seat belts may no… |
| 2026315 30 Jun 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall A9C (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-590) may not have been done corr… |
| 2025674 9 Dec 2025 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pedal could fail while braking. If this happens, you would not be able to apply the brakes. Note: This is an expansio… |
| 2025590 28 Oct 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the daytime running lights (DRLs) not to turn on. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain re… |
| 2025204 15 Apr 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly and/or there could be a problem in the rearview camera software. As a … |
| 2024589 4 Oct 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pedal could fail while braking. If this happens, you would not be able to apply the brakes. Safety Risk: A loss of… |
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024177 19 Mar 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label doesn't list the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the tire size or the rim size. This could lead to overloa… |
| 2024147 5 Mar 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight. This could lead to overloading of the vehicle a… |
| 2023654 12 Dec 2023 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label does not list the vehicle type in French and lists incorrect measuring units for the gross axle weight ratings… |
| 2023558 17 Oct 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, the pedestrian alert siren may be missing or not connected properly. As a result, the vehicle may not make a r… |
| 2023501 7 Sept 2023 | High Voltage Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, some connections on the integrated dual charging module (IDCM) and high-voltage ground connections may not hav… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2024 Dodge Hornet: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011917 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): **P2601-00 - Electric Coolant Pump Control Circuit Performance Stuck Off.** P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. This bulletin also includes software diagnostic enhancements. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software" |
| 11011905 | "Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P2601-00 - Electric Coolant Pump Control Circuit Performance Stuck Off. U0623-00 - Lost Communication With Coolant Pump ""A"". P1DBA - Battery Cooling System Failure (Module, Hybrid Control Processor (HCP)). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) and Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) also known as PIM, with the latest available software" |
| 11010792 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P219A - Bank 1 Air-fuel Ratio Imbalance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software" |
| 11010788 | "Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): B1004-01 - Rear Closing Lock Trunk Button - General Electrical Failure. B1014-64 - Latch Switch Information - Signal Plausibility Failure. Customers may also comment on the following: A warning message on the Instrument Cluster Panel (IPC) states to check the electrical tailgate. This bulletin involves updating the PLGM with the latest software" |
| 11010774 | "Dome Lamps Do Not Illuminate Customers may experience one or more of the following: Dome lamps do not illuminate when the door is opened. Dome lamps do not illuminate when switched to ON. This bulletin involves modifying the dome lamp wiring harness by adding a resistor in line with circuit M24 and updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software." |
| 11010692 | Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Displays Incorrect Speed Limit Or No Speed Limit At All Times |
| 11010647 | "Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update from 5.43, 5.39 and 5.34 to 5.49 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Remote door lock and unlock commands sent from the mobile app fail. After saving the edited charge or climate schedule in the radio, the mobile app reverts it back to the schedule set on the mobile app. Remote operation ignition on remote start not working. Customer not receiving a monthly email containing the VHR (Vehicle Health Report). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) u |
| 11010631 | "Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle mustexhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s: **P2601-00 - Electric Coolant Pump Control Circuit Performance Stuck Off. U0623-00 - Lost Communication With Coolant Pump ""A"".** P1DBA - Battery Cooling System Failure (Module, Hybrid Control Processor (HCP)). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM), with the latest available software." |
| 11010480 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. **This bulletin also includes software diagnostic enhancements.** This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software." |
| 11010470 | "Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): B1004-01 - Rear Closing Lock Trunk Button - General Electrical Failure. B1014-64 - Latch Switch Information - Signal Plausibility Failure. Customers may also comment on the following: A warning message on the Instrument Cluster Panel (IPC) states to check the electrical tailgate. This bulletin involves updating the PLGM with the latest software." |
| 11010225 | "Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 mi). This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary, changing the engine oil and filter. " |
| 11009599 | MODULE - CENTRAL VISION PROCESSING |
| 11008914 | "Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 mi). This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary, changing the engine oil and filter." |
| 11007959 | Passive Entry And Start/Stop Button Are Inoperative After iBCM And/Or Fob Replacement |
| 11007844 | "Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates - P0610 - ECU Vehicle Options Mismatch Technicians must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0610 - ECU Vehicle Options Mismatch. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software." |
| 11007641 | "Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience: Shift paddles will not work when the shifter is in Drive. Shift paddles only work when the transmission is in manual mode. " |
| 11007087 | Warranty Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 8_ID |
| 11007076 | "WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8" |
| 11006199 | Tonale and Hornet Auxiliary Coolant Pump Locations A,B, C" |
| 11006198 | Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) And/Or Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Will Shut Off |
| 11005363 | MODULE - LANE DEPARTURE WARNING |
| 11005323 | "Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates - P0610 - ECU Vehicle Options Mismatch Technicians must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0610 - ECU Vehicle Options Mismatch. NOTE: After performing a BCM reset and proxi alignment of all modules, the check engine light will be on with this DTC. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software." |
| 11005274 | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, Start Stop Does Not Operate, Vehicle May Not Start |
| 11004889 | "R1H Radio T27.52 USB Software Update Customers may experience one or more of the following: Speed limit sign on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is showing incorrect speed. Touch freeze/Disassociated Center Stack Display (DCSD) off. CP/AA wireless disconnection. This bulletin involves updating R1H radios software level to T27.52." |
| 11004885 | "Headlamp and Tail Lamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses." |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)