MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Dodge Hornet Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 46 total NHTSA owner complaints and 15 federal recall campaigns for the Dodge Hornet.
Best Hornet Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Hornet Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hornet | 8 / 10 | 2(1/10k) | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Hornet | 6.2 / 10 | 18(9/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Hornet | 5.8 / 10 | 26(13/10k) | 5 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Hornet | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |