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2024 Dodge

Hornet AWD

Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Dodge Hornet: best and worst years
2024 Dodge Hornet AWD (photo 1 of 6)
2024 photoOleg YunakovCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
270
Power to weight
0.077 hp/lb
Axle ratio
1.79

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
77 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23%
  • SERVICE BRAKES14%
  • ENGINE11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • STEERING7%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 132 total.

Dodge Hornet: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

125 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-200-26

    Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following: ● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank

  • Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-148-26

    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 the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The TBM software will be updated from 5.49.0, 5.53.0 or 5.43 to 5.53 software level. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin: April 14, 2025.

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J

    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 Lamp On

  • Mar 4, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY23-005-26

    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 form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.

  • Feb 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS228A000025 REV.A

    Harman R1H Uconnect 5 Radio Software Flash Error Codes

  • Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I

    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 Lamp On

  • Feb 12, 2026ENGINES2607000003

    GMET4 DOHC Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection

  • Dec 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-399-25 REV. A

    Flash: Dual Power Invertor Module (DPIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P2601-00 - Electric Coolant Pump Control Circuit Performance Stuck Off. ● U0623-00 - Lost Communication With Coolant Pump "A". ● P1DBA - Battery Cooling System Failure (Module, Hybrid Control Processor (HCP)). Customers may experience the following: ● The vehicle is not performin

  • and 117 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.