2023 Dodge Hornet problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 26 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 26 NHTSA complaints on file-1
- Recalls — 5 recall campaigns for this model year-15
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION2 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE2 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 reports
- LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 reports
- SEAT BELTS1 reports
Recalls (5)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION23V696000
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."
- BACK OVER PREVENTION25V246000
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."
- SEAT BELTS26V510000
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.
- EQUIPMENT24V175000
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."
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V623000
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.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA hasn't crash-tested this model. That's common for low-volume and performance vehicles — it isn't a safety red flag on its own.
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