2025 Dodge Hornet Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#3 most-complained of 3 Hornet years
The 2025 Dodge Hornet has 2 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 3 recalls covering seat belts, rearview camera display, and brake pedal. Among the 3 model years with data, it ranks 3rd worst, meaning it has fewer reported problems than the 2023 and 2024 model years.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
Top 2025 Dodge Hornet problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Fuel System1 (50%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration after lifting off the throttle while passing another vehicle.
- The turbo engaged on its own and the vehicle kept accelerating without driver input.
- Braking during the incident triggered a service electronic throttle control system warning message on the dash.
- After stopping at a red light, the vehicle accelerated on its own once the light turned green, again with no driver input.
2025 Dodge Hornet recalls
3 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.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Hornet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2025 Dodge Hornet, with a complaint index of 0, which is lower than the 2023 (50) and 2024 (100) model years. It ranks 3rd worst out of 3 model years with data, meaning it currently has the fewest reported problems.
- Does the 2025 Dodge Hornet have any recalls?
- Yes. There are 3 recalls: one for rear outboard seat belts that may become twisted and fail to retract, one for a rearview camera display module that may not show an image, and one for a brake pedal that may collapse and cause loss of braking. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
- NHTSA complaint data lists Electrical System as the top problem area, accounting for 50% of the 2 complaints filed, with Fuel System making up the other 50%.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
- EPA rates the 2025 Dodge Hornet at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.