Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Dodge Hornet
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Dodge Hornet has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #24V752000 Brake Pedal Failure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Dodge Hornet has issues with crucial safety components, including seat belt retraction and brake pedal reliability. Recall and complaint data highlight concerns in these areas, suggesting reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake pedal | 5,000–15,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| rearview camera | 5,000–20,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| rear seat belts | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
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
- brake fluid replacement
- tire rotation and alignment
- battery inspection and maintenance
- cabin air filter replacement
- coolant system check
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unresponsive brake pedal
- twisting in seat belts
- rearview camera not displaying
- engine hesitation
- frequent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Dodge Hornet at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.