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#BS-2023-DODHOR-7B0D2023 Dodge Hornet
Based on reports from 44 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 44 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
u1202-00 code-check engine-throttle body error code
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
9 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (9 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Dodge Hornet: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Collision Avoidance Issues
Collision Avoidance complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Hornet, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Dodge Hornet. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Hornet according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2023 Dodge Hornet vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
44
Class avg
104
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 44 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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