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2024 Dodge Hornet

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Hornet.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2024 Dodge Hornet carries EPA ratings of 21/29/24 mpg and a 9-speed automatic, yet within the model’s 20232025 complaint record it sits at the top with 62 owner reports, six recalls, and Back Over Prevention as the leading complaint area. Against only two complaints for the 2025 model, the 2024 represents the high-water mark for early-run owner feedback. That concentration makes the 2024 the pivotal model year for researchers assessing the Hornet’s initial reliability trajectory.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68439517AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68439517AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68377763AA alt 68469692AA
Spark plug68644215AA alt 68292346AA
BatteryBBH5E001AA alt BBH6E001AA
Front wiper blades68606998AA
Serpentine belt68496087AB alt 68428079AA
Cabin air filter68338536AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3527 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Hornet of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.5–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2024 R/T PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024R/T PHEV 1.3L Turbo I-4 + Elec 15.5-kWh5.50 sec14.20 sec288 hpAWD
2024R/T PHEV 1.3L Turbo I-4 + Elec 15.5-kWh5.60 sec14.20 sec288 hpAWD
2024GT Plus 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.50 sec268 hpAWD
2024R/T PHEV 1.3L Turbo I-4 + Elec 15.5-kWh6.30 sec15.00 sec288 hpAWD
2023GT (Track Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.50 sec268 hpAWD
2023GT Plus 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.30 sec268 hpAWD
2023GT Plus 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.80 sec268 hpAWD
2023GT Plus 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec268 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 140,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Dodge Hornet sits at the peak of an unfavorable arc within its short federal record, registering 62 complaints — more than double the 26 logged for 2023 and dramatically higher than the mere 2 reported for 2025, though the 2025 figure likely reflects limited time in service rather than resolved quality. Recalls also peaked in 2024 at six, up from four in 2023 before dropping to two in 2025, reinforcing that this model year absorbed the bulk of early-production issues. The 2024 complaint profile is unusually diffuse rather than concentrated in a single subsystem, with Back Over Prevention (6), Electrical System (5), Engine (5), and Service Brakes (5) all clustering at the top — a pattern more consistent with broad quality-control shortcomings than an isolated defect. More concerning, the target year accumulated 4 fire-related complaints and 2 crash complaints against a relatively low total volume, and TSBs remained elevated at 142 (versus 158 in 2023), suggesting unresolved service bulletins were still circulating. Bottom line: the 2024 is the year to avoid in this short generation; a 2023 with its lower complaint and recall counts is the stronger used buy, while a 2024 should only be considered with a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and verification that all six recalls have been completed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
142
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
62
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 4 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention6
Electrical System5
Engine5
Service Brakes5
Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V623000Electrical System:Propulsion System: Cables:Fastener/ConnectorReported 07/09/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of…

23V696000Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian AlertReported 17/10/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 142 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
91008522026-06-30EngineWhen long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before…
S26090000102026-06-30EngineMis-Machined Engine Block
08-251-262026-06-27Electrical SystemBody Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Hornet have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Hornet get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.