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2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, 39% of its 51 total complaints. Owners report dead batteries, dark instrument panels, disabled driver-assist features, and one fire; median mileage at failure was 1,600. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints
20
39% of 51
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
1,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles fail to start or lose power entirely, requiring a jump start after only being owned a short time.
  • Instrument panel and dashboard go dark or light up with multiple warning lights, sometimes while driving in rain.
  • Battery has been replaced multiple times and the onboard computer reprogrammed, yet electrical faults return.
  • Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning disable themselves, showing a radar-obstructed or service-required message.
  • Rear camera activates unexpectedly while driving, and in one case smoke and fire emerged from the vents and engine compartment.
  • Power steering has locked up while driving, triggering the check engine, ABS, and other warning lights simultaneously.

When 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2024, latest Jun 17, 2026.

2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Hornet PHEV model year

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

  1. 202420 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV?
NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV, which is 39% of the 51 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV?
The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints was 1,600 miles.
Did any 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV electrical complaints involve fire or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash among the complaints logged for this model year, with no reported injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.