2024 Dodge Hornet Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Dodge Hornet, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to have an oil change and was told I had a coolant leak. Took to dealership and they told me they don’t see an issue. Two days later the same problem persists. I go under the hood and the coolant container is empty. Coolant was added and there is still an issue. I bring it back for a second time and dealership can not find the problem but clearly there is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11711834, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Hornet. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and refueling, the fuel started to overflow. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster displayed a black screen, and the engine seized. Upon the manufacturer's request, the vehicle was taken to another dealer for an emissions test. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680501, filed 2025-08, 10,000 miles“The car operates as if the start stop function is on when it has been turned off. The car idles erratically it launches when driving. The car pulls back while driving and putters. I have been scared to drive the car due to the way it erratically drives. The check engine light has come on twice. The coolant hose repaired, and now engine needs replacing due to piston, pin scoring cylinder walls, and spark plugs fouled. On both occasions, there was no oil found on inspection on the dipstick. No engine overheat warning, no low oil fuel or need for oil light ever comes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582756, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11034921Jun 30, 2026Mis-Machined Engine Block
- 11034918Jun 30, 2026When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins. If the block machining is not complete according to information in…
- 11034912Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034911Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11028893Feb 12, 2026GMET4 DOHC Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection
- 11025520Nov 7, 20251.Identify Customer Concern Check for small traces of coolant near the water pump, especially around the weeper chamber. Confirm if coolant is visibly dripping from the weeper…
- 11024035Oct 2, 2025Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on based on a VIN search in Service Library. Before replacing this part…
- 11013643Jan 30, 2025THROTTLE BODY
- 11008914Oct 11, 2024"Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after…
- 11006199Aug 8, 2024Tonale and Hornet Auxiliary Coolant Pump Locations “A”,”B”, “C"
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2024 Dodge Hornet
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Dodge Hornet
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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