2023 Dodge Hornet Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
I've had my 8-Ball Hornet GT with Cold Weather and Track Pack for almost a year now. When I saw it and sat in it I imagined it was a TIE fighter on wheels. I was not disappointed when I drove it. The 268 hp is a leader in it's class. No, you will not be dusting Camaros and Mustangs, that is what Charger and Challengers are for. As mentioned I have the Track Pack, and it is very nimble and quick on curvy roads. It is a more sophisticated and refined power than a typical Dodge. You can definitely see and feel the European influence. I know "True Mopar Guys" hate it, but this is a market segment Dodge needed to delve into and I think they did it very well. My wife and son each drive a Jeep Compass, the Hornet is much more fun to drive. I highly recommend it.
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Critical Review
Don't do it, you will regret it. Instead of being able to drive it, it will sit in the shop for months. Poorly built, overpriced, unreliable
2023 Hornet Reviews
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good get up for a small suv
electrical and alignment problems from the dealer
bought the car in 2024 drove great till 4 months in. dash became a christmas tree with warnings. lost cruise and other features. took the car to mutiple dealers with no luck fixing the issues
I recently wrote an earlier review about my 2024 Dodge Hornet GT Plus (Gasoline) Since my husband and I have purchased it in Nov of 2024, here is what has all been fixed. The compressor quit, replaced with new serpentine belt, @ 3798 miles....recall screen unit replaced, latch wouldn't shut correctly all the time, adjusted, front CV Axle replaced @ 5026 miles....Battery died, replaced steering rack w module, front end alignment @ 5314 miles.... May of this year, battery dead again, they charged the battery and said everything is fine (forgot to write down the milage, will have to get the paperwork.....06/10/2026 Battery dead again, getting ready to get it up to the dealer again. Since the 2nd battery death, my husband bought two types of meters, one to test battery load, and another to report parasitic drains. A normal drain is like 50, this car is at over 9000 I am thankful that we purchased the after market warranty that continues after the Chrysler warranty. That one last for 6 years. We do like this car. It looks good sitting in our driveway, which it does a lot. LOL Our milage is low, because we kind of are skeptical about driving it much because it may not start. Generally, it will drive ok, the battery usually dies in the driveway. The dealer has been very nice. So we will see how this goes. We may be getting close to the lemon law here. We hope they can fix it, like I said it is a nice car. We will try and keep everyone up, maybe something we are going through may help others! Everyone have a blessed day!
My 2024 dodge hornet gt plus is amazing, its got some pep in its step and its got the red leather interior.
Easy fast reliable
Range
I have a 2024 hornet RT plus black top and track pack. This vehicle has muscle car acceleration with 3 times better gas mileage. I can drive electric mode for weeks to work. I do live close to work. I don’t fill up but once I month. Only because I like the gas electric acceleration. Very good tech. Never had any issues. 9/10
So frustrated with this vehicle!!! Worst decision I made, miss my Hyundai so much! Battery doesn't stay charged, radio switches all the time and dash lights go on and off whenever they want.
Powerful, fun to drive. We like to drive it even when we don't need to go anywhere. Not like a boring Toyota RAV4.
We have an early failure. Liftgate on our Trim package is not powered. Very complicated elecrtronics.
First of all, we didn't need Vehicle number 5. We have been following the Dodge Hornet since its release in 2023. It's an Alfa Romeo Tonale' with a Dodge front end. The GT is all gas, 2.0 Hurricane Engine and the R/T is a Hybrid with 31 miles Battery range, and a tiny 1.3 Multi-air Turbo FIAT Engine. The Hornet has heavily bolstered seats, and ours with the Blacktop/Track pack has low profile 20" wheels and adjustable shocks from the cockpit. The Hornet is a blast to drive. It handles great for a CUV, has lots of power and the R/T has a "launch mode". In "launch", they advertise a 0-60 MPH is 5.6 seconds. It is fast. For $46,615, since we don't have the R/T Plus or the Tech package, the Rear Liftgate is not powered. It is easy to open but not super easy to close as the lift struts are pretty powerful. A powered Lift-gate should be standard in this price range. The sheet metal on the Hornet is very thin. It may be a normal gauge but when you own an old SAAB like we do, those Cars have very thick metal. I someone apparently closed the Hood on the Hornet before we got it and dented it. So why 3 Stars? We got the Hornet in September of 2025 and here we are in early November and the Hornet is at the Dealer being repaired. It only has 582 miles on it. It had 92 miles when we got it. So what has failed is the Traction Batteries (EV) Charging System. The Car will not charge. And for some reason with the failed Hybrid Battery, we ran some errands on the ICE only and got 7.7 MPG! That is insane. So how many days will it be before we get our Hornet back? I guess the Hornet stung us. The positive note is "We leased (rented) it so we can give it back in a couple of years. Amen for that.
We purchased our hornet new. This car is very easy on gas, has some pickup. We purchased the 2024 GT Plus (not Hybrid). Has lots and lots of features, probably will never figure everything out. lol There was one recall on the computer screen, which was promptly repaired. Great car!
Love my new car. Very sporty and super fuel efficient. I always get asked what kind of car it is because it’s so unique. Haven’t had any issues yet.
