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2025 Dodge HornetProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 Dodge Hornet, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-246 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 80%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Dodge Hornet has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2025 Dodge Hornet recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: retractor

New

Recall 26V-510 · Aug 6, 2026 · 48,777 vehicles

Risk. A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-246 · Apr 15, 2025 · 48,527 vehicles · 38,754 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 24V-752 · Oct 9, 2024 · 21,069 vehicles · 20,508 repaired

Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Hornet year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Hornet median. How we score

'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2025 Dodge Hornet safety ratings

2025 Dodge Hornet SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard

Own a 2025 Hornet?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.