Dodge Hornet years to avoid
The Dodge Hornet years to avoid are 2024 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
156
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2023–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Hornet years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | High complaint rate | 107 |
Every Hornet year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2024avoid | 107 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 47 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Hornet years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Hornet years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Dodge Hornet?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Hornet years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Hornet have?
Across all model years, the Hornet has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.