Model year
2024 Dodge Hornet
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2024 Dodge Hornet (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 51 complaints under HORNET PHEV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), ENGINE (6), SERVICE BRAKES (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–29 mpg combined and 44 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V510000 · Aug 6, 2026
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 may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
25V246000 · Apr 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V752000 · Oct 9, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
24V209000 · Mar 19, 2024
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 rim and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
24V175000 · Mar 5, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
23V696000 · Oct 17, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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…
23V623000 · Sep 7, 2023
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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…
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| HORNET PHEV | 1 | 51 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T eAWD SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet AWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Hornet PHEV AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 29 | 29 | 29 | 44.0 | 360 | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Dodge Hornet at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.