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SteeringPart report

2024 Dodge Hornet Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
15%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2024 Dodge Hornet, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Unresolved Safety Defects & Request for Buyback/Replacement - 2024 Dodge Hornet GT ​Dear NHTSA ​I am writing to formally demand a resolution regarding a persistent and life-threatening safety defect in my vehicle, purchased from Gary Barbera Autoland. ​Since the time of purchase, this vehicle has experienced repeated electrical malfunctions causing a total loss of power, including the failure of steering and braking systems while in motion. To date, the vehicle has been returned for service seven times over the past 2.5 years for this identical issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11734973, filed 2026-04

“We Purchased the Dodge Hornet GT on 04/17/2024 drove it home and parked it. My Husband tried to drive it on 04/18/2024 and the steering failed and the dash board lit up with: Service Power steering, Drive mode unavailable, Park sense disabled, Service Engine, Auto Dim High Beams unavailable, Service forward collision Warning and ESC Hill Start Assist with warning lights/Icons on the left side of the dash board. I Phoned Suburban Chrylser, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Troy, where the vehicle was purchased, and they picked it up and loaned me a vehicle because they said, Do not drive it . …”

NHTSA complaint #11584317, filed 2024-04

“Complete electrical issues, starting with no start up, after jumping power steering went out. Was in shop for 2 months and had an electrical fire internally, while not running.”

NHTSA complaint #11705148, filed 2025-12

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024415%
202314%

Other parts of the 2024 Dodge Hornet

Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology