2023 Dodge Hornet Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 Hornet years
The 2023 Dodge Hornet has 26 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. Most complaints (62%) involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras, especially forward collision and adaptive cruise systems.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
Top 2023 Dodge Hornet problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (62%)
- Electrical System10 (38%)
- Other4 (15%)
- Engine3 (12%)
- Lane Departure3 (12%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
What owners report
- Adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist can disengage suddenly, with the lane-sense system veering the vehicle left and locking the steering wheel until it comes to a stop.
- Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems shut off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes triggering warning icons on the dash.
- Adaptive cruise control frequently reports a blocked radar or camera sensor and deactivates, even when the sensor is clear.
- Electrical faults cause the highway assist and cruise control to disable every few minutes with an 'Additional Service Required' message.
- Rear seat belts fail to retract properly after being extended, requiring dealer replacement of the retractor at a median 5,000 miles.
- One owner reported the transmission engaging reverse instead of forward, causing a crash.
2023 Dodge Hornet recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V510000Aug 6, 2026Seat Belts48,777 vehicles
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.
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V246000Apr 15, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras48,527 vehicles
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 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.
- NHTSA 24V175000Mar 5, 2024Other36,094 vehicles
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 Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.
2023 Dodge Hornet fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Hornet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Dodge Hornet reliable?
- NHTSA lists 26 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with a complaint index of 50. It ranks 2nd worst of the 3 model years with data, behind the 2024 model's index of 100.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dodge Hornet?
- 62% of complaints involve the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system, covering issues like forward collision warning shutting off and adaptive cruise control failures. Electrical System complaints make up another 38%.
- Does the 2023 Dodge Hornet have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, covering seat belt retractors, rearview camera display, an incorrect tire placard weight, a pedestrian alert siren, and a 12-volt battery cable connection.
- How does the 2023 Hornet compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Hornet has a complaint index of 50 and 26 complaints, better than the 2024 model's index of 100 and 24 complaints, but worse than the 2025 model's index of 0 and 2 complaints.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 10,000 miles for the 2023 Dodge Hornet overall, with Collision Avoidance & Camera issues occurring at a median of 15,000 miles.