2023 Dodge Hornet: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
26
Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
30.8
Severity index
Severity index 30.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 12 | 46.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 38.5% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 15.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 15.4% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 3 | 11.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 11.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 7.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 3.8% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 12 of 26 complaints (46.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V623000 | 07/09/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR | 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 electrical connection |
| 23V696000 | 17/10/2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 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 fail to comply with |
| 24V175000 | 05/03/2024 | 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 Stan |
| 25V246000 | 15/04/2025 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.