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2025 Dodge

Hornet PHEV AWD

Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo

Dodge Hornet: best and worst years
2025 Dodge Hornet PHEV AWD (photo 1 of 6)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoOleg YunakovCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
2.59

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Range per hour (240V)
90 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
2 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Heated steering wheelUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Leather seats
    Standalone option
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Panoramic sunroof
    Standalone option

Audio

  • Harman Kardon audio
    Standalone option
  • Premium audio (any brand)
    Standalone option

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standalone option
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standalone option

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standalone option
  • Roof railsUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Tow packageUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM50%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

Dodge Hornet: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

41 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, 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 12, 2026ENGINES2607000003

    GMET4 DOHC Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection

  • Feb 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-042-26

    Flash: Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **The vehicle is not performing a scheduled cabin preconditioning. 'Cabin Preconditioning Unavailable' message present in the Instrment Panel Cluster (IPC) when the scheduled cabin condition is not performed as planned.** , Labor Description, Repair Procedure steps

  • Dec 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-401-25

    Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ● The vehicle is not performing a scheduled cabin preconditioning. 'Cabin Preconditioning Unavailable' message present when the scheduled cabin condition is not performed as planned. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) and Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) also known as PIM, with the latest available software.

  • Dec 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-394-25 REV. A

    Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure.

  • and 33 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.