2024 Dodge Hornet electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2024 Dodge Hornet — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Approximately one month after purchasing this vehicle new, I began experiencing a recurring loss-of-propulsion defect. Since XXX, the vehicle has repeatedly lost the ability to accelerate ("limp mode" / "turtle mode") without warning, and later experienced a complete no-start/shutdown failure…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“This is the 7th time this has happened turtle mode out of nowhere I've took it in the shop so much for the same reason the car shut off on me with my [XXX] grand child the car completely stopped throwing my neck extremely hard so hard I'm thinking about seeking medical attention and was stranded 2…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The electrical will randomly glitch out on start and will not populate properly in the dash and tablet. Error messages will get stuck in sequence and necessitate bringing the vehicle into a dealership to reset everything. It’s very scary to drive when you car is telling you your power steering is off, your airbags are…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened…Campaign 23V623000 · Sep 7, 2023
Related service bulletins
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, 2026Flash: 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, 2026Instrument 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, 2026Instrument 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, 2026The 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
Electrical System problems in other Hornet years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hornet | 10 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Dodge Hornet
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.