2023 Dodge Hornet problems and recalls

46% of owner complaints on the 2023 Dodge Hornet related to the Forward Collision Avoidance (12 of 26).

26
Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
54.7
Severity index

Severity index 54.7 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 54.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 12 complaints (46.2%)12 46%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 10 complaints (38.5%)10 38%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 4 complaints (15.4%)4 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 4 complaints (15.4%)4 15%Lane DepartureLane Departure: 3 complaints (11.5%)3 12%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 3 complaints (11.5%)3 12%StructureStructure: 2 complaints (7.7%)2 8%Service BrakesService Brakes: 1 complaints (3.8%)1 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1246.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1038.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION415.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER415.4%
LANE DEPARTURE311.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL311.5%
STRUCTURE27.7%
SERVICE BRAKES13.8%

Complaints filed per year

0492023: 42024: 72025: 92026: 6 (partial year)232425926
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20234
20247
20259
2026 (year to date)6

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V62300007/09/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTORChrysler (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
23V69600017/10/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTChrysler (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
24V17500005/03/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSChrysler (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
25V24600015/04/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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
26V51000006/08/2026SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORChrysler (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.

Other Dodge Hornet model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-10. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.