2023 Dodge Hornet Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Dodge Hornet has a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst out of 3 model years. It carries 5 recalls and 26 NHTSA complaints, mostly tied to collision-avoidance and camera systems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Hornet years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 26
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Dodge Hornet problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning shut off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with dashboard icons appearing on both sides.
- Lane-keep assist reportedly veered the vehicle left off the road and locked the steering wheel until the car came to a stop, resulting in a crash into a median sign.
- Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems intermittently disable themselves, with dealers unable to find a cause after repeated visits.
- A radar sensor message reading 'blocked' appears and disables adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning.
- Rear seat belts failed to retract after use, requiring replacement at the dealer.
- One owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly went into reverse instead of forward, causing a collision with another vehicle.
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 data shows 26 complaints and a complaint index of 50 for the 2023 Hornet, ranking 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. Most complaints involve collision avoidance and camera systems, which made up 62% of reports.
- What problems does the 2023 Dodge Hornet have?
- Owners most often report issues with collision avoidance and camera systems (62% of complaints), followed by electrical system problems (38%). Some complaints involve lane departure, engine, and seat belt issues.
- Does the 2023 Dodge Hornet have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Hornet, covering seat belt retractors, a rearview camera display module, an incorrect tire placard weight, a missing pedestrian alert siren connection, and a 12-volt battery cable issue requiring owners to park outside.
- How does the 2023 Hornet compare to other model years?
- The 2023 Hornet has a complaint index of 50, better than the 2024 model's index of 100 but worse than the 2025 model's index of 0. The 2024 Hornet also has more recalls, at 7.
- At what mileage do 2023 Hornet problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 10,000 miles. Collision avoidance and camera complaints had a median mileage of 15,000, while seat belt failures were reported at a median of 5,000 miles.