Summary
The Dodge Hornet has 11 recalls covering the 2023-2025 model years, with the most serious being a brake pedal that can collapse and cause a complete loss of braking on 2024-2025 models, raising the risk of a crash.
On the braking side, the 2024 model year is covered by both campaigns addressing the collapsing pedal, and the fix extends through 2025. Turning to fire risk, 2023-2024 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models have loose 12-volt battery positive cable and high-voltage connector cable connections that can overheat and start a fire whether the vehicle is parked or moving. On 2023 PHEV models specifically, connections on the integrated dual charging module and high-voltage ground circuit may also not have been tightened properly, creating an additional overheating and fire risk even when the car is parked and off. These connection issues share a similar consequence, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the problem across both model years.
The 2023 model year has a cluster of lower-severity issues as well. The rearview camera can fail to display an image while backing up, reducing visibility behind the vehicle. On 2023 PHEV models, the pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected, meaning the vehicle produces no sound when reversing to warn people nearby. Several 2023 and 2023-2024 vehicles also have label defects: the tire and loading information label lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight, compliance labels omit gross vehicle weight rating, tire size, and rim size, and some labels lack required French-language information or use incorrect unit measurements. These label errors can lead to overloading or incorrect wheel installation, both of which can affect handling. The 2024 model year has a related label issue where the manufacturer label is missing tire rim and tire size information entirely.
