This page covers 10 recalls, 25 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Dodge Hornet.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2023 Dodge Hornet's complaint picture is led by forward collision avoidance issues, where owners report the system activating unexpectedly or failing to function as intended. Back-over prevention is the second most-reported area, with several owners describing problems with rear camera operation and related detection features. Electrical complaints round out the notable patterns, owners report battery drain when the vehicle sits unused for even short periods, and in some cases that drain triggers a cascade of failures affecting the infotainment screen, climate controls, and camera displays. A handful of owners also describe door latch failures, where the latch mechanism stops working from both inside and outside the vehicle, sometimes requiring multiple replacements across different doors on the same car.
25
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Dodge Hornet has 10 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk on plug-in hybrid models where improperly tightened high-voltage and 12-volt battery cable connections can overheat and ignite, even while the vehicle is parked.
The rearview camera is the subject of another cluster of recalls: on certain vehicles, the camera image may fail to display entirely when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle. Also on plug-in hybrid trims, the pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected, meaning the vehicle produces no warning sound when backing up, leaving pedestrians unaware of its movement. The remaining recalls all involve labeling errors on the tire and loading information placard: the listed vehicle capacity weight, tire size, rim size, and gross vehicle weight rating may be missing or incorrect, which can lead to overloading the vehicle and raise the risk of poor handling or a tire failure.
At a glance
What can fail
The display module may fail to show the rearview camera image, preventing you from seeing behind your vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display software or replace the display module at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may not display an image due to a manufacturing defect or software problem in the camera system.
What the fix does
The dealer will update the rearview camera software and replace the radio assembly on certain vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compliance label on your vehicle is missing the gross vehicle weight rating, tire size, and rim size information. This could lead to overloading the vehicle or installing incorrect tires and rims during replacement, potentially causing poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
FCA Canada will mail you a notification. Take your vehicle to a dealership where they will install a corrected compliance label with the missing information.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and loading information label on your door jamb shows an incorrect vehicle capacity weight. Using this incorrect weight could lead to overloading, which may cause poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
A dealership will update your tire and loading information label to show the correct vehicle capacity weight.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire placard label shows an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight, which doesn't meet federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply an overlay label to the tire placard with the correct weight capacity information at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compliance label is missing French text for vehicle type and shows incorrect units for axle weight limits. The tire and loading label may be English-only. This could cause overloading, leading to poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
Dealership will replace the compliance label with correct information in both languages and install a French tire and loading label if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pedestrian alert siren in reverse may be missing or disconnected, failing to warn pedestrians when backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear siren connection and secure or replace the connector or siren as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected on certain plug-in hybrid models. When backing up, the vehicle may not produce the required reverse warning sound.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the siren connector, secure or replace it as needed, and install a siren if one is missing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some plug-in hybrid models, connections on the integrated dual charging module and high-voltage ground connections may not be properly tightened, which could cause them to overheat.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect and tighten or replace the connections from the charging module to the 12V battery and high-voltage ground connections as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be properly tightened, causing electrical connections to overheat and potentially catch fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
