2024 Dodge Hornet Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2024 Dodge Hornet has 24 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 7 recalls, ranking it worst of the 3 model years with data. Electrical system issues lead at 46% of complaints, with engine problems (25%) and brakes (21%) also common.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 3 Hornet years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- 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 2024 Dodge Hornet problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (46%)
- Engine6 (25%)
- Brakes5 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (17%)
- Steering4 (17%)
- Fuel System3 (13%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of electrical power with no-start conditions, in one case followed by an internal electrical fire.
- Some describe the engine idling erratically, surging, or lurching forward and backward while driving.
- Several report the engine stalling or shutting off completely while driving, including one shutdown in the middle of an intersection.
- One owner reported a full engine failure and replacement around 8,496 miles, with the replacement engine also needing parts.
- Fuel system complaints describe fuel overflowing during refueling along with a black instrument cluster screen and engine seizure.
- One owner reported a front wheel rim detaching while driving, striking and denting the front door.
2024 Dodge Hornet recalls
7 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 24V752000Oct 9, 2024Brakes21,069 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale 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 October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other Hornet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Dodge Hornet reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Hornet has a complaint index of 100, the highest (worst) among the 3 model years with data, and ranks 1st worst overall.
- What problems does the 2024 Dodge Hornet have?
- NHTSA complaints point mostly to the electrical system, which accounts for 46% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 25% and brakes at 21%. Median mileage at failure for these areas is 10,000 to 12,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Dodge Hornet have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 Dodge Hornet, covering seat belts, the rearview camera display, brake pedal reinforcement, labeling errors, a pedestrian alert siren, and a 12-volt battery cable connection. None are do-not-drive recalls, though one requires parking outside away from structures.
- How does the 2024 Hornet compare to other model years?
- The 2024 model has a complaint index of 100 with 24 complaints and 7 recalls, compared to a complaint index of 50 with 26 complaints and 5 recalls for 2023, and 0 with 2 complaints and 3 recalls for 2025.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Dodge Hornet?
- EPA rates the 2024 Dodge Hornet at 24 mpg combined, 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $2,700.