Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Dodge Hornet
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Dodge Hornet has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V510000 Seat Belt May Twist and Fail to Retract Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V246000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V175000 Incorrect Weight Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V696000 Pedestrian Alert Siren Not Connected/FMVSS 141 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V623000 Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Lane Departure 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Of the 26 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Dodge Hornet shows substantial recall and complaint data, particularly with its safety systems, which affects its reliability. Recalls mainly focus on seat belts, camera visibility, and electrical issues. Owner complaints highlight forward collision avoidance and electrical system failures, suggesting problematic areas even at low mileage.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| forward collision | 10,000–30,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 10,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| back over prevention | 15,000–35,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 35,000 miles
- Battery check annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Air filter replacement every 20,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Forward collision warning issues
- Electrical system failures
- Inconsistent rear camera display
- Unresponsive vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Dodge Hornet at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.