Are there brake problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV?

Yes. NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, accounting for 35% of the 51 total complaints filed for the model year, including one crash and one fire.

At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 40,000 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.

Did the brake recall fix the problem for all owners?

Not immediately. Several owners reported that repair parts were unavailable until January 2025, and at least one owner said braking issues persisted after the recall repair was performed.

Have the brake issues caused any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows one crash and one fire linked to brake complaints on the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, with no reported injuries.

2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV Brakes Problems

Brakes are the top complaint area for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, with 18 complaints (35% of the year's 51 total), one crash, and one fire. NHTSA recall 25V846000 covers a brake pedal arm that may collapse and cause loss of brake function.

Brakes complaints: 18; 35% of 51
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal arm can collapse or fail, leading to a sudden loss of braking function.
Some drivers describe brake judder while slowing down at highway exit speeds, followed by smoke or fire at the wheels.
Multiple owners say recall repair parts for the brake pedal fix were unavailable for months, leaving the defect uncorrected.
Owners describe loud screeching or grinding noises from the brakes, worse in cold or wet conditions, that dealers said they could not diagnose.
One owner reports the brake and gas pedals sit too close together, causing accidental contact with both pedals.
One owner says even after the recall repair, the brakes still required excessive pedal travel and did not grip properly when stopping.

When 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2024, latest Jun 24, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2024 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV

NHTSA 25V846000Dec 9, 2025Brakes5,974 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 24V752.

Brakes complaints by Hornet PHEV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202418 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there brake problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV?: Yes. NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, accounting for 35% of the 51 total complaints filed for the model year, including one crash and one fire.
Is there a brake recall on the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV?: Yes. Recall campaign 25V846000, reported December 9, 2025, covers a brake pedal arm that may collapse and cause loss of brake function; dealers reinforce the pedal arm free of charge.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 40,000 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.
Did the brake recall fix the problem for all owners?: Not immediately. Several owners reported that repair parts were unavailable until January 2025, and at least one owner said braking issues persisted after the recall repair was performed.
Have the brake issues caused any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows one crash and one fire linked to brake complaints on the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, with no reported injuries.