Is the Dodge Hornet reliable?

The Dodge Hornet has 143 NHTSA complaints, or 44.0 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What is the best year for the Dodge Hornet?

Among Dodge Hornet model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2023 (47 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Dodge Hornet problems?

The most common Dodge Hornet problems reported to NHTSA are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (16 complaints, 12.5% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (12 complaints, 8.3% crash rate); ENGINE (11 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Dodge Hornet?

Used Dodge Hornet buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2023. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Dodge Hornet Reliability

143 NHTSA complaints (2023–2025). Complaint rate: 44.0 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

58.5

Complaints

143

Crash Rate

6.3%

Fire Rate

2.8%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: The Dodge Hornet has fairly consistent complaint patterns across model years.

Avoid These Years

No years with significant complaint spikes.

Average

2023

~47/yr complaints

Better Years

No years stand out as significantly better.

Too New

2024

95 complaints so far

Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.

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Common Dodge Hornet Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	16	12.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12	0.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	12	8.3%
ENGINE	11	0.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	8	0.0%
STEERING	8	0.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION	7	14.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5	0.0%
STRUCTURE:BODY	5	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2023	—	47	5	—	View →
2024TOO NEW	—	95	4	4	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Dodge Hornetaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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