AI Damage2024 Dodge Hornet: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Dodge Hornet filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 143 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 27
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 143
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 44% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 8 Backover prevention 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (44% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 81.
- Engine: 6 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Steering: 4 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Seat belts: 3 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 1.3 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 27 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 | 81 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated and independently went blank. The contact's son sustained pain and bruises to the body. In addition, the contact stated that a month prior, several unknown warning lights illuminated and later went off. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable.
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe for passengers to ride in. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available.
The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot and the engine seized.
My rear seat belt on the driver side has twisted and will not retract in or out anymore it is stuck out to large for my child that is in a booster seat. I have two children and am unable to use one of the seats needed for my children. The dealership will not take the vehicle or give me a loaner.
Since XXX, the vehicle has repeatedly lost the ability to accelerate ("limp mode" / "turtle mode") without warning, and later experienced a complete no-start/shutdown failure caused by a PIM/IDCM power electronics failure (repaired ~XXX at approximately 15,650 miles).
The contact stated that the vehicle stopped and then rolled forward and backwards. The contact stated that the brake pedal was loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure.
My car has had an issue ever since they replaced the recall for my radio. I have been getting the A arrow symbol and it says start stop restart. I was in the middle of traffic and I have to make sure I keep inching up without fully stopping bc my car will shut itself down in gear.
The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was not available.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,125 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Hornet has 14 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 27, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Flash
Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the technician must find that one or more of the following Diagnostic…
- Mis-Machined Engine Block
- 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.
- THROTTLE BODY – NONE
- Heated Seats and Heated Wheel Turn Off Or Become Disabled Customers may comment on the following
● Customer may comment that their Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed out on display screen) while driving the vehicle.
- Body Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the following
● After replacing the BCM, a flash file does not appear / display in wiTECH
- Flash
Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following
● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
- The following software enhancement is available
● This software update enables the feature Active Cabin Ventilation (ACV). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● Wiper blades that chatter/streak/jump/skip/smear or make noise while traveling across the windshield. . No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any…
- Harman R1H Uconnect 5 Radio Software Flash Error Codes
NHTSA lists 143 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Dodge Hornet?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 27. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), won't start (15%), loss of power / limp mode (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Dodge Hornet?
NHTSA lists 143 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Dodge Hornet from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.