2024 Dodge Hornet problems & reliability
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Dodge Hornet, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 26, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 42% |
| Engine | 5 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 21% |
| Steering | 4 | 21% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 11% |
| Structure | 2 | 11% |
| Unknown / Other | 2 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped and then rolled forward and backwards. The contact stated that the brake pedal was loose. No…”
Back Over Prevention · filed Aug 20, 2026
“My car has had an issue ever since they replaced the recall for my radio. I have been getting the A arrow symbol and it says start stop restart. I was in the middle of traffic and I have to make sure I keep inching up without fully stopping bc my car will shut itself down in gear. With traffic around me I have to put…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jun 9, 2026
“Unresolved Safety Defects & Request for Buyback/Replacement - 2024 Dodge Hornet GT Dear NHTSA I am writing to formally demand a resolution regarding a persistent and life-threatening safety defect in my vehicle, purchased from Gary Barbera Autoland. Since the time of purchase, this vehicle has experienced repeated…”
Service Brakes · filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
142 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Dodge Hornet. The 10 most recent:
Mis-Machined Engine Block
S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins. If the block machining is not complete according to information in SOL, a new long block will need to be…
9100852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
Heated Seats and Heated Wheel Turn Off Or Become Disabled Customers may comment on the following: ● Customer may comment that their Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed…
08-252-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 27, 2026
Body Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the following: ● After replacing the BCM, a flash file does not appear / display in wiTECH
08-251-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 27, 2026
Flash: Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
08-241-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2026
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: ● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
08-200-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 5, 2026
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: ● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
08-200-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 5, 2026
The following software enhancement is available: ● This software update enables the feature Active Cabin Ventilation (ACV). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and…
08-148-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Dodge Hornet has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 Dodge Hornet?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.