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.
2023-2025 · 3 model years
Dodge Hornet Problems by year
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the Dodge Hornet across 3 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 2024 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (31), while 2025 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the driver assistance.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Hornet complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Hornet problems
Dodge Hornet recalls 7
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...
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The manufacturer label is missing the tire rim and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
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...
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles...
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the...
Latest Hornet complaints
Description of Incident, Safety Risk & Repair History: 1. System/Component Malfunction: The electrical, instrument cluster, and electronic stability/traction control systems continuously fail, displaying persistent warning alerts: Service Forward Collision Warning, ESC Service Hill Start Assist, 4WD Unavailable, and Drive Mode Unavailable. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Dodge dealership and is available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety Risk: These errors actively disable essential safety...
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features, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD), degrading dynamic vehicle handling and traction during bad weather or sudden maneuvers. Furthermore, persistent false alerts create driver distraction and eliminate system trust, making it impossible to know if safety features are operating or if a genuine failure has occurred. 3. Inspection & Confirmation: The problem has been directly confirmed and diagnosed by an authorized Dodge dealership service department across multiple shop visits. 4. External Inspections: The vehicle has been inspected by authorized dealership technicians. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives as no crash has occurred yet. 5. Warning Symptoms & Timeline: The cascading warning messages first appeared while the vehicle was well within the original factory basic warranty period. The symptoms occur intermittently upon startup and while driving, and the issue remains completely unresolved despite repeated diagnostic and service attempts.
I have experienced intermittent loss of braking effectiveness while driving. During braking, the pedal initially feels normal but then suddenly loses resistance and becomes noticeably softer, while braking power decreases and stopping distance increases. This has occurred on dry pavement during normal braking. The problem appears to happen just before the ABS system seems to activate. Releasing and reapplying the brake pedal does not restore normal braking. On multiple occasions, the reduced braking effectiveness...
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has put me at risk of a collision, requiring significantly more force on the pedal and last-second braking to avoid hitting other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to a dealership for inspection, but they were unable to reproduce the problem or identify its cause. The issue has not been confirmed or resolved. I am concerned about a possible defect in the braking system or ABS operation. The vehicle and braking components should be available for further inspection upon request.
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger's side seat belt failed to retract. In addition, the contact stated that while at a stop light , the contact became aware that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with hose failures, causing oil to leak onto the engine. The contact was informed that the hoses and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was...
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informed that parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts) were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe for passengers to ride in. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available.
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. While the contact's son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a tree and came to a stop. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated and independently went blank. The contact's son sustained pain and bruises to the body. In addition, the contact stated that a month prior, several unknown warning lights illuminated and later went off. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The Police arrived on the scene, and a Police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 4,125.
Questions about the Dodge Hornet
Which Dodge Hornet years have the most problems?
What are the most common Dodge Hornet problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (23), driver assistance (21), engine & cooling (7) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge Hornet have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Dodge Hornet model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data