NHTSA lists 26 complaints for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE HORNET.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 16 | 61.5% | 0.91 |
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| loss of control | 2 | 7.7% | 0.82 |
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| mechanical failure | 2 | 7.7% | 0.64 |
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| unclear | 2 | 7.7% | 0.93 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 3.8% | 0.87 |
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| restraint or airbag | 1 | 3.8% | 1.00 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 3.8% | 0.47 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 3.8% | 0.53 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 16 | 61.5% | 0.89 |
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| low | 8 | 30.8% | 0.71 |
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| high | 2 | 7.7% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 26 tagged complaints of 26 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2026-08-06. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchabl (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-15. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-10-17. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 Electri (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-09-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Manufacturer communications
158 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 16 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
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| STEERING | 8 |
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| VISIBILITY | 8 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 6 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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11034911
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THROTTLE BODY a NONE
11034912
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THROTTLE BODY a NONE
11034918
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
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 ordered.
11034921
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Mis-Machined Engine Block
11034365
Date: 2026-06-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS.
Heated Seats and Heated Wheel Turn Off Or Become Disabled Customers may comment on the following: a Customer may comment that their Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed out on display screen) while driving the vehicle.
11032651
Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: a IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
11032828
Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: a IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
11031428
Date: 2026-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The following software enhancement is available: a This software update enables the feature Active Cabin Ventilation (ACV). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need
11030015
Date: 2026-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a Wiper blades that chatter/streak/jump/skip/smear or make noise while traveling across the windshield. . No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,
11029705
Date: 2026-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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