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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Dodge Hornet

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE DODGE HORNET

The Dodge Hornet is a compact crossover SUV that slots into one of the most competitive segments in the American market. Positioned as Dodge's entry point for buyers who want the brand's performance-forward attitude in a more practical, everyday package, the Hornet targets younger drivers and urban commuters drawn to its aggressive styling and relatively accessible price point.

VERDICT

The 2025 Dodge Hornet has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally find the Hornet a compelling visual and conceptual entry in the compact crossover space, praising its distinctive styling and spirited driving character relative to segment norms. However, professional assessments frequently note that interior materials and overall refinement lag behind class leaders, and some reviewers flag that the driving experience, while engaging, does not fully compensate for those shortcomings in everyday comfort.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V246000

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.

Reported 2025-05-13

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES24V752000

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.

Reported 2024-10-09

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsFuel/Propulsion System 1Electrical System 1

Other Hornet years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Dodge Hornet 2025. Methodology · Disclosure