What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Dodge Hornet

Typical pattern

24% of complaints about the 2023 Dodge Hornet came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is collision avoidance (21 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr.

Complaints
50
Median age at failure
1.5 yr
Median mileage
15,000 n=2
Crash / fire / tow
10% of reports
Safety recalls
5 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Collision avoidance
21 reports
1.3 yr
4.8%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V623000 2023-09-07 Do not drive
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 connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

26V510000 2026-08-06
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.

A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

25V246000 2025-04-15
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."

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V175000 2024-03-05
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 Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

23V696000 2023-10-17
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.

In owners’ own words

Collision avoidance mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
I'm driving and the Forward Collision indicators come on. I've taken it twice in the same month and they can't find the problem.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
Adaptive cruise control failure. Radar sensor blocked ( message displayed on screen) Forward collision warning inactive
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
Adaptive cruise control failure. Radar sensor blocked ( message displayed on screen) Forward collision warning inactive

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