2024 Dodge Hornet problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · MI

Description of Incident, Safety Risk & Repair History: 1. System/Component Malfunction: The electrical, instrument cluster, and electronic stability/traction control systems continuously fail, displaying persistent warning alerts: Service Forward Collision Warning, ESC Service Hill Start Assist, 4WD Unavailable, and Drive Mode Unavailable. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Dodge dealership and is available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety Risk: These errors actively disable essential safety features, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD), degrading dynamic vehicle handling and traction during bad weather or sudden maneuvers. Furthermore, persistent false alerts create driver distraction and eliminate system trust, making it impossible to know if safety features are operating or if a genuine failure has occurred. 3. Inspection & Confirmation: The problem has been directly confirmed and diagnosed by an authorized Dodge dealership service department across multiple shop visits. 4. External Inspections: The vehicle has been inspected by authorized dealership technicians. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives as no crash has occurred yet. 5. Warning Symptoms & Timeline: The cascading warning messages first appeared while the vehicle was well within the original factory basic warranty period. The symptoms occur intermittently upon startup and while driving, and the issue remains completely unresolved despite repeated diagnostic and service attempts.

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Brakes · NV

I have experienced intermittent loss of braking effectiveness while driving. During braking, the pedal initially feels normal but then suddenly loses resistance and becomes noticeably softer, while braking power decreases and stopping distance increases. This has occurred on dry pavement during normal braking. The problem appears to happen just before the ABS system seems to activate. Releasing and reapplying the brake pedal does not restore normal braking. On multiple occasions, the reduced braking effectiveness has put me at risk of a collision, requiring significantly more force on the pedal and last-second braking to avoid hitting other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to a dealership for inspection, but they were unable to reproduce the problem or identify its cause. The issue has not been confirmed or resolved. I am concerned about a possible defect in the braking system or ABS operation. The vehicle and braking components should be available for further inspection upon request.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Seat belts · OK

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Engine, Seat belts · 15,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger's side seat belt failed to retract. In addition, the contact stated that while at a stop light , the contact became aware that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with hose failures, causing oil to leak onto the engine. The contact was informed that the hoses and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that parts for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V510000 (Seat Belts) were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Seat belts · IN

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Acceleration · 4,125 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. While the contact's son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a tree and came to a stop. 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 Police arrived on the scene, and a Police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 4,125.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · 10,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. 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. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's minor child was inside the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed that the failure had occurred because the battery charge was low with 40-mile to empty. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Seat belts · AL

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. They directed me to dodge customer care which they will not provide a loaner due to the unit still being in my possession. The dealership will not take the unit because there is not a remedy for the seat belt. One dealership told me the parts wasn’t available. The second told me they don’t work on Alfa Romero I had to clear up what vehicle I owned even though my vin was already provided. Which she told me they don’t have a loaner and I needed to contact dodge customer care where they told me they would not help me.

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AL

Approximately one month after purchasing this vehicle new, I began experiencing a recurring loss-of-propulsion defect. 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 vehicle has been in for repair 6 times, totaling approximately 120 days out of service. As of late XXX new (lesser) electrical issues have recurred and have not yet caused a full failure, but I have no confidence they will not recur at highway speed or in an isolated area. I drive an hour each way to work at night through rural, isolated southeast [XXX] with little to no cell service. A sudden loss of propulsion in this environment puts me at serious risk of being stranded in an unsafe location, or of a rear-end collision if the loss of power occurs in traffic. On XXX, the servicing dealership (Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Enterprise, AL) told me the vehicle was "operating as expected" and to continue driving it until the problem occurs again — despite the documented recurring defect. I have an active NCDS arbitration claim open with Stellantis regarding this same defect (Case #Dodge XXX), and have requested repurchase/replacement under Alabama's Lemon Law. I am filing this report separately to ensure the federal safety agency has a record of the safety risk for other Hornet owners. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 3, 2026 · Electrical · SC

This is the 7th time this has happened turtle mode out of nowhere I've took it in the shop so much for the same reason the car shut off on me with my [XXX] grand child the car completely stopped throwing my neck extremely hard so hard I'm thinking about seeking medical attention and was stranded 2 hours in a location that was not safe my grandson was [XXX] at the time the car rolled backwards at hit my grandson also my car traveled backwards 30 feet backwards down hill on the interstate ramp this is really starting to be a hazard situation and my family members and myself are getting hurt [XXX] the past years and some months something has to be done or I would have to do something about it I have 2 other adult witnesses in both occasions of this happening I've reported all the time the deal ships never have loner cars because I can't just keep leaving my car for weeks or days something has to give before someone dies in this car I also have recalls for seats belts another safety hazard this will be my last report the car has electrical problems some where INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)