Dodge Hornet
The Dodge Hornet is a compact car produced starting in 2005, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The model accumulated 12 recalls with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during its production run.
| Manufacturer | Dodge |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 200 kW (268 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 247 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg |
| Displacement | 2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Dodge Hornet in 2025 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 46 complaints for the Dodge Hornet, most often about electrical system, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, back over prevention. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
12 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Dodge Hornet. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
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."
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 campaign 25V246000 · reported 15/04/2025
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V752000 · reported 09/10/2024
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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 Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 32B.
NHTSA campaign 24V209000 · reported 19/03/2024
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V752000 · reported 09/10/2024
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
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 campaign 25V246000 · reported 15/04/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
NHTSA campaign 23V623000 · reported 07/09/2023
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
NHTSA campaign 23V696000 · reported 17/10/2023
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
Remedy: Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.
NHTSA campaign 24V175000 · reported 05/03/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
NHTSA campaign 23V623000 · reported 07/09/2023
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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."
Remedy: Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.
NHTSA campaign 24V175000 · reported 05/03/2024
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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."
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 campaign 25V246000 · reported 15/04/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
NHTSA campaign 23V696000 · reported 17/10/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Dodge recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Dodge Hornet have?
- The Dodge Hornet produces 200 kW (268 hp).
- How much does the Dodge Hornet weigh?
- The Dodge Hornet has a kerb weight of about 1,685 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Dodge Hornet?
- The Dodge Hornet emits 247 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).