On April 22rd after leaving work and accelerating to pass a vehicle upon lifting my foot from the throttle the vehicle continued to accelerated, turbos engaged and braking caused a service electronic throttle control system message on the dash. After stopping at a red light once the light turned green the vehicle accelerated on its own with no driver input and continued to accelerate until I was able to stop the vehicle. Despite heavy brake pressure the vehicle was still trying to accelerate at a stop. This was the third incident of this type of issue
The worst 2025 Dodge Hornet problems
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 15, 2026.
Recall number 26V510000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.
Recall number 25V246000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
Recall number 24V752000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Dodge Hornet 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 11
- Key fob Not Detected Due To Internal Battery Discharge Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ●...
- Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
- Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The battery is...
- Throttle body – none
- When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins
- Mis-Machined Engine Block
- Body Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the following: ● After...
What 2025 Dodge Hornet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle accelerated on its own as if the throttle was depressed full throttle
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Questions about the 2025 Dodge Hornet
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Dodge Hornet, fewer than a typical Hornet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Dodge Hornet have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, back over prevention and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Dodge Hornet have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge Hornet model years with the most electrical complaints are 2024 (12 complaints) and 2023 (10 complaints).
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