2025 Dodge Hornet
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Dodge Hornet.
Recalls on the 2025 Dodge Hornet
Service brakes: pedals and linkages
The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.
Back over prevention: camera
The display module may not show the rearview camera image.
Seat belts: retractor
The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
Source: NHTSA
What 2 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2025 Dodge Hornet at a glance
- Trims
- HornetHornet PHEV
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder, 1.3L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2025 Dodge Hornet?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Dodge Hornet with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Dodge Hornet?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Dodge Hornet listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.