Which Dodge Hornet year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not designate any Dodge Hornet year as an official avoid year. The 2024 model year has the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 7 recall campaigns, the most of the three years covered.

Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet reliable based on complaints?

The 2023 Hornet has a Complaint Index of 50, half that of the 2024 model, with 26 complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 reported crashes. Its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras.

What is the most common problem with the Dodge Hornet?

Across all years, Electrical System issues lead with 22 complaints (42% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 20 complaints (38%).

Does the Dodge Hornet have any recalls?

Yes, NHTSA lists 7 total recall campaigns across the 2023-2025 Hornet, with 5 in 2023, 7 in 2024, and 3 in 2025. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet better than earlier years?

The 2025 Hornet has a Complaint Index of 0 and only 2 complaints so far, the lowest of the three years, though it has fewer miles of ownership history reported.

Dodge Hornet Best and Worst Years (2023–2025)

With no years officially flagged as avoid, best, or caution, the Dodge Hornet shows 2024 with the highest Complaint Index (100) and 7 recalls, 2023 next at Complaint Index 50 with 5 recalls, and 2025 lowest at Complaint Index 0 with 3 recalls and only 2 complaints so far.

Model years: 3; 2023–2025
NHTSA complaints: 52
Recall campaigns: 7
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Hornet Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Hornet problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2023	No verdict	50	26	2	0	5	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	24	—
2024	No verdict	100	24	0	1	7	Electrical System	24	—
2025	No verdict	0	2	0	0	3	Electrical System	24	—

Most common Dodge Hornet problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System22 (42%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (38%)
Engine9 (17%)
Other7 (13%)
Brakes6 (12%)
Steering5 (10%)
Fuel System4 (8%)
Lane Departure4 (8%)
Structure & Body4 (8%)
Seat Belts3 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Hornet year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not designate any Dodge Hornet year as an official avoid year. The 2024 model year has the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 7 recall campaigns, the most of the three years covered.
Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet reliable based on complaints?: The 2023 Hornet has a Complaint Index of 50, half that of the 2024 model, with 26 complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 reported crashes. Its top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Hornet?: Across all years, Electrical System issues lead with 22 complaints (42% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 20 complaints (38%).
Does the Dodge Hornet have any recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists 7 total recall campaigns across the 2023-2025 Hornet, with 5 in 2023, 7 in 2024, and 3 in 2025. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet better than earlier years?: The 2025 Hornet has a Complaint Index of 0 and only 2 complaints so far, the lowest of the three years, though it has fewer miles of ownership history reported.