Damon Hornet years to avoid
The Damon Hornet years to avoid are 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
3
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1997–2000
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Hornet years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every Hornet year
Common questions
What are the worst Damon Hornet years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Hornet years to avoid are 1999. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Damon Hornet?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Hornet years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Damon Hornet have?
Across all model years, the Hornet has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.