Most common 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev problems
Share of the 51 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Hornet Phev complaints by model year
2024 Dodge Hornet Phev recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C.
What 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev owners say
Electrical system
The contact owned a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed brown smoke emanating from the vent in the interior of the vehicle, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After which, upon exiting the vehicle, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. Shortly afterward, the vehicle became engulfed in flames originating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. Local emergency services arrived and were able to extinguish the flames. A fire report was filed. A police report was filed, with no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V623000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. …
on 07/29/2024 while driving in heavy rain, the entire instrument panel went completely dark. Re-illuminated when car was started on 07/30/2024. On 07/31/2024 at moment car came to full stop in parking spot, the car SELF-ACCELERATED, while brake was still applied, and CRASHED into concrete block supporting a street lamp. 3 young children were in car with adult driver. No injuries to children. Driver suffered contusions not requiring medical attention. Air bag did not deploy because crash was low speed. Vehicle is being repaired by AVIS and SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED INTO AVIS INVENTORY OR SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED!!!
Brakes
Just purchased a 2024 Dodge Hornet for my daughter on [redacted] She was involved in an accident on [redacted]. Cause of the accident was brake failure - as a result of said failure, she stuck a fuel truck going 45 mph on a highway offramp. Airbags did not deploy, seat belt did not lock. Why did this happen on a brand-new vehicle with under 500 miles on it. A witness, who was travelling behind my daughter at the time, corroborated that the Dodge Hornet's brake lights were illuminated/functioning right up to impact with the fuel truck. There were also no skid marks from the tires leading up to the collision. Very frustrated and disappointed that my 21-year-old daughter was subjected to a faulty 53k vehicle, and hope that other families do not experience the same, or worse results when purchasing a similar vehicle for their children.
The contact rented a 2024 Dodge Hornet from Avis Car Rental. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "URGENT SAFETY RECALL - Your vehicle has an urgent safety recall: NHTSA Recall Number 24V752000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), Collapsed Brake Pedal - Call Customer Care or the Dealer to Schedule Repair" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact emailed Avis Car Rental about the recall and the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Driver assistance
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention display failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back-over display screen displayed a black screen. The contact stated that because of the failure, the contact vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that it was a minor crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for damage repairs. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V246000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the parts were on back order. In addition, the contact stated that parts were on back order for two months and were still unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …
The contact rented a 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the message "Forward Collision Avoidance" was disabled and "SOS call failed" were displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The VIN was not available.
2024 Dodge Hornet Phev engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 29 / 29 / 29 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Hornet Phev to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev?
The electrical system — 19 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the brakes (18) and driver assistance (13).
How many recalls does the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev have?
There is 1 recall for the 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev, the most recent from December 9, 2025 (pedals and linkages). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 8,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.