2025 Dodge Hornet problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2026-08-06 · campaign 26V510000 · 48,777 vehicles
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.
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-04-15 · campaign 25V246000 · 48,527 vehicles
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2024-10-09 · campaign 24V752000 · 21,069 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-20 · 08-390-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key fob not detected due to internal battery discharge customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● the vehicle fails to detect the key fob inside the cabin, and a “low battery” message is displayed on the instrument panel cluster (ipc). this bulletin involves replacing the key fob battery.
Service Brakes 2026-10-16 · S1705000002 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake pulsation and/or clunk noise
Electrical System 2026-09-25 · 08-251-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: body control module (bcm) updates customers may experience the following: symptom: ● the battery is depleted, vehicle will not start. note: the depleted battery is due to a high ignition off draw (iod) current. this bulletin involves reprogramming the bcm with the latest available software.
Engine 2026-06-30 · S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mis-machined engine block
Engine 2026-06-30 · 9100852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine 2026-06-30 · 112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
throttle body – none
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on april 22rd after leaving work and accelerating to pass a vehicle upon lifting my foot from the throttle the vehicle continued to accelerated, turbos engaged and braking caused a service electronic throttle control system message on the dash. after stopping at a red light once the light turned green the vehicle accelerated on its own with no driv…”
2026-04-06 · Electrical System“vehicle accelerated on its own as if the throttle was depressed full throttle …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.